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The impact of the Affordable Care Act on small and mega businesses has yet to fully play out, but very small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) don’t have to worry about the requirement to provide health insurance benefits. But that doesn’t mean these owners aren’t providing coverage.

As we commemorate Black History Month, it's an especially apt time to look at some of what the Underground Railroad can teach us about bringing people together to accomplish great things.

Given the amount of time we spend in the office, it’s not surprising that office romances are becoming more popular. But don't let it end your career.

Almost all business owners use their personal vehicle for business purposes. And there’s nothing wrong with that, as long as they keep proper records.

Controversy swirls over General Motors' plans to pay its first female chief executive.

Lack of retirement planning and savings is a major financial obstacle in our country and economy. When you consider that Social Security may look dramatically different in the next 20-30 years (or even non-existent), it’s time to take matters into your own hands.

Despite facing unique obstacles, women can still create financially-secure golden years. Here's how.

Some of today’s most effective leaders are those who acknowledge that they don’t have all of the answers and are willing to hear the voices of others, particularly in an increasingly inclusion-needy workforce.

As jazz great Miles Davis said, “When you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that makes it good or bad.”

We all have distinct points of view that we reveal – purposefully or not – in an online world that’s increasingly transparent and connected.

Grasslands Dairy Products VP Trevor Wuethrich says his family business has found success by limiting itself to the production of butter, rather than diversifying.

Yes, there is something called an “earnings limit” that may require that Social Security withhold some- or all- of your benefits. But you don’t “lose” the money. And, working while you are getting Social Security could mean a bigger check down the road.

Compared to everyone’s utopian online persona, real life is a real downer.    

The rules for deducting medical expenses are tough and new rules made the threshold higher for 2013.

Target has now joined the growing ranks of companies ending health-insurance coverage for part-time workers.

People who know the BlackRock CEO say he believes his career is incomplete until achieving a goal that's eluded him for years: Treasury Secretary.

Whether you’re a recent grad with a fortune in student loans or a boomer learning the wonders of age discrimination, have faith; you will survive to work – and hate your job – again.  

Far from the guilty pleasure we make it out to be, alcohol plays a significant role in business relationships and deal making.

Dave Says: Even if you are just sending $5 a month when the minimum payment is $50, that means you’re forcing yourself to start living on a budget and do all you can to honor your commitment. And that's the right thing to do.

Giving up a steady paycheck can be intimidating, even when the tradeoff is getting to set your own schedule every day.