Business

Recession didn't deter Michael Hirtenstein, Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum from building a $30 million luxury nightlife empire.

These places offer natural beauty, a unique identity or a combination of the two.

D.C. has accelerated its takeover of the economy.

Why a boxy, $4,500 van could be the answer to what ails the once great car company.

A violent struggle over resource-rich land is pitting billionaires against Maoists. Thousands of villagers have been killed and displaced.

Want to bet that interest rates won't rise too fast? These risky investments offer juicy yields and can be had on the cheap.

Based on 300,000 companies, most with annual sales under $10 million. One takeaway: Specialization pays off.

It's a long way from $2.50 to $20, but Bank of America has the wind at its back and investors are buying in.

United Airline's parent company is also a favorite of optimistic speculation today.

Several applications for smartphones let you monitor your money, including a free app that has color-coded spending summaries.

Because Congress failed to extend the flood insurance program, those looking to purchase homes in areas at high risk of flood may be wondering whether they'll be able to get a mortgage in the meantime. We've now heard back from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on their policies.

Banks resist plans to reduce mortgage balances, the Senate considers a ban on carry-on bag fees and other consumer-focused items from Wednesday's Times.

If you have loaned money through microfinance institutions, you may not have known what sort of interest rates some were charging.

Tips on how to (legally) create a record of your customer service transactions.

Rules change, partners disappear and points become orphaned. So check the rules of your rewards and loyalty programs each year.

This is what you can expect to pay at the pump this season.

This is what you can expect to pay at the pump this season.

Why the trillion-dollar gap will become taxpayers' problem.

The only good news for the automaker is that its detractors are among the most disliked institutions in the nation.

Corporate balance sheets bulging with cash will drive a frenzy of mergers and acquisitions.