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The price of the American wedding

Jun 19, 2015
Florists, caterers, venues and dressmakers have big days, too.

The ins and outs of 'zero-based budgeting'

Mar 27, 2015
Think of it as a diet for your company's budget.

The sequester's not-so-stringent budget cap

Mar 25, 2015
The Budget Control Act of 2011 is supposed to cap government spending.

The President's defense budget 'hike'

Feb 4, 2015
These days, defense spending is about more than just the Pentagon's budget.

The budget as a starting point for tax reform

Feb 2, 2015
It will be months before we get detailed plans for tax reform from either party.

What the U.S. has gained from sequestration

Jan 29, 2015
Spending cuts took a nibble out of the deficit.

Why D.C. is up in arms about derivatives ... again

Dec 11, 2014
On the spending bill chopping block: A section of the Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reform bill. So what does it do exactly?

For public good, not for profit.

PODCAST: The shoppers who never showed

May 13, 2014
China wrangles with its credit bubble. And a look at cities that give budget power directly to citizens.

'Participatory budgeting' goes to the White House

May 13, 2014
One town gives residents $2.4 million to budget however they see fit.

Why you should budget, even if you're broke

Apr 18, 2014
Creating a budget is an important part of smart financial planning. But sticking to a budget when you have very little money can be overwhelming.