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Ex-Im Bank, to reauthorize or not to reauthorize

Jun 30, 2015
The Export Import Bank’s charter expires Wednesday at midnight.

The hidden costs of marriage

Jun 19, 2015
Financial planner Jill Schlesinger crunches the numbers.

The all-important exit strategy, explained

May 19, 2015
Smart investors don't put their money into a venture without an exit strategy.
An exit off the Westbound 1-80.
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How human behavior impacts the economy

May 13, 2015
Richard H. Thaler explores the human side of economics in his latest book.

The whistleblower's tale: How an accountant took on Halliburton

Apr 21, 2015
Tony Menendez blew the whistle on Halliburton’s accounting practices. The fight cost him nine years of his life.

GE to sell most of its lending business

Apr 10, 2015
The company is returning to its manufacturing roots.

For public good, not for profit.

The drama behind mergers and acquisitions

Oct 14, 2013
You may think mergers and acquisitions are dry, but a new book spells out the gritty drama behind the scenes.

Britain wants to be hub for Sharia banking

Jul 18, 2013
Britain's government is trying to make the country a major world hub for financial transactions that conform to Islamic principles. Islamic banking and finance are a fast growing area.

As one financial center grows, another shrinks?

Aug 17, 2012
A new report out from Bloomberg this morning shows that hiring in the London financial services industry is down, while at the same time it is picking up in New York.