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One of the markers of American culture is the "sticker" glued on the window of a new car. This document helps the shopper by listing standard equipment and options plus, of course, the manufacturer's suggested retail price, or MSRP. Full story »

Q: I'm worried about my job security and a possible layoff. Is there anything I can I do to lower the risk of this happening? -- Marian T. Full story »

Dear Senators McCain and Obama, I'm writing on behalf of fund investors everywhere, the kind of average consumers on whom you are counting to prop up the economy, the type of average investors you are asking to stay patient and stay put with the markets, and the taxpayers who are now footing the bill for the foolishness that has put the credit markets on the brink of disaster. Full story »

Tab: I keep receiving e-mails saying that companies can get my Web site listed at the top of search engines. Are these real or bogus? Is there any way I can raise the ranking of my Web site on Google? Full story »

This is the second of two articles based on a list of investment search mistakes Andrew Sherman identifies in his book, "Raising Capital." As we learned, there's more to acquiring capital from investors than just writing a business plan. Full story »

Investors don't know where to turn in the current market craziness, so they are turning to what they know. Full story »

Brandon: I just paid to have a bee colony removed from my house. I hear about bees being in short supply. I was wondering if I should have kept them and started a business? Full story »

Affiliate broker Ron Guy has joined Crye-Leike, Realtors' Forest Hill-Irene branch office. He specializes in residential real estate sales. Full story »

Small business capital comes from three primary sources: 1) profits left in the business; 2) debt, like a bank loan; and 3) equity investment. Full story »

Treadwell: Are there inexpensive airlines like Southwest Airlines in Europe and Asia? Full story »

Q: In the past few days, I've found myself getting more angry at work. We're working long hours, but I've weathered that for at least six months. Yesterday I almost blew my top at a co-worker who missed a deadline, and that really would have damaged my career. Any insights, and what do I do about it? -- Theresa F. Full story »

Despite what you may have heard on television news or read in the headlines, no money-market funds "collapsed" in the last week. While some investors rushed the exits, there were no lost fortunes; the money markets -- even at their worst -- still felt a whole lot safer than the stock market. Full story »

After thousands of years of civilization, here are two things known about humans: 1. We still haven't fully mastered the concept of getting along with each other. The worst human behavior is more or less held in check by the prime principle of the value of life. Full story »

Q: I'm in a sales organization and am concerned with the growing aggression I see in our staff. I know we have to be take-charge people, but the last two or three employees hired seem to have been chosen for their aggressive behavior, and the sales manager admires them. Do I have to adopt their behaviors to survive? -- Bryce F. Full story »

Fran: I have allowed our son and daughter-in-law to live in a house I own out-of-state for two years. They pay no rent. I have other children. In my will, I state the house belongs to all of them. My other daughter is worried they will get the house under homestead or squatter's rights. Is that possible? Full story »