Staff Picks

These four states make up over 25% of America's GDP and are home to over 25% of its population.  Their tax revenues have plummeted, and they can no longer afford the spending programs politicians have approved.  And while states can't technically declare bankruptcy, these four giants are nearly broke, insolvent... failed.  Get the names of these four states now.

Age discrimination is a reality of today's job market. However, thanks to these sites you need not fear being overlooked by an employer in favor of a younger candidate. They cater to more experienced workers, and might even have the perfect opportunity waiting for you!

Treasuries are safe, but you won't get much in the way of income. I've found an investment that will help you sleep well at night while earning a double-digit yield.

If you want to build a successful business, find a garage! Out of all the available options, these entrepreneurs did their best work in some often overlooked places.

One thing Sara Glakas and Andy Obermueller have in common: They both love sniffing out the next banks to be seized by the FDIC. Six of the 20 banks on their lists have already failed, and the others may not be far behind.

We've put together 50 surprising facts about the mineral everyone is talking about.  Some are hard-to-believe pieces of trivia, while others are startling statistics that will impress even the most devoted gold bug. Read on to test your knowledge of everyone's favorite yellow metal!

The economy still has a long road toward recovery, so we've used a highly accurate metric to tell you whether the money in your bank is at risk. Check to see if your bank is one of the 433 institutions that made our list, and if you have friends or loved ones who may also be exposed, pass this information along to them without delay.

I think that if I had to pick just one key financial statistic you must know if you want to avoid losing your shirt in the market... it's this.

One offers substandard results. The other picks winners. Which one do you want to put to work in your portfolio?

Most investors know to try to sell stocks when others gets greedy and buy when others are fearful. But that advice begs the question, "Sell what? And buy what?" Savvy investor can use this model to stay one step ahead of the euphoria and panics that tend to set in as investors work their way through economic and market cycles.