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There is virtually no ROI for the hours we waste daily on social media, smartphones and online. So why do we do it?

The personal branding hype of recent years has undermined one of the most powerful strategic tools in a CEO’s arsenal: branding.  

Some of our biggest scandals have come to being because no one in power could come to say these words – "it’s my fault."

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs is preparing to trim its once mighty fixed-income desk as bond trading takes a blow from new regulations and low volatility.

In a Conference Room interview, Allendale, Inc. senior trading advisor Jim McCornick says it’s important not to get distracted by headlines.

In honor of Independence Day, I’m featuring some all-American businesses that are also creating some great American jobs. Happy Fourth and Happy Hunting!

Smart home technology sounds exciting, but it’s expensive, time consuming, and doesn’t necessarily make your life any easier.

In the excitement around the World Cup and the US national men's soccer team, there are some leadership lessons that we should take note of.

Saying "I'm sorry" frequently isn't enough. 

No matter what the industry – publishing, music, television, movies, comic books and more – there has already been a significant shift in the how and where people consume this content thanks to broadband, the Internet and, more recently, mobile technologies.

Notification, communication, however you look at it, the Yo app takes us backwards. 

Mark Benson, the second-generation owner of the World’s Largest Laundromat in Berwyn, Illinois, says his family tries to make doing laundry a fun experience for the whole family.

This week, the International Franchise Expo is being held in New York City, and these are the companies that can offer you an opportunity to own your own franchise.

Another management shakeup as the social media site continues its elusive search for mainstream adoption.    

In a Conference Room interview, Paul Toback shares the inspiration behind the Sproing fitness machines.

Why Amazon and Netflix are getting their profits squeezed while Google and Facebook are laughing all the way to the bank.

In this edition of Conference Room, FBN’s Jeff Flock takes a look at the Beef Jerky Outlet franchise growing quickly around the country.  

While scientists are split on the dangers of global warming and whether we can prevent it, they do agree that it’s not a mature science.

Just because you're not married any more doesn't mean you aren't entitled to your former spouse’s benefits. Here's the guide to understanding Social Security benefits for divorced individuals.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports someone loses a limb from diabetic complications every 20 seconds. But doctors at the University of Arizona Medical Center, in Tucson, Arizona, have found a way to prevent the development of these ulcers, and it's as simple as putting on a pair of socks