agents

Pitch sessions are a staple at most writers conferences, offering authors the opportunity to sit down face-to-face with a literary agents to talk about their projects. But while they make lots of money for conference organizers, they aren't the best path to getting a book published.

Private-equity group TPG is buying about a 35% stake in Creative Artists Agency, giving the 35-year-old agency more capital to expand in areas such as sports representation.

The New York Times reports on a developing trend on Long Island: home buyers seeking out their own real estate agents to represent them exclusively in the selection and negotiation process.The Times article is confusingly worded, but the most important takeaway for consumers is this: If you stumble...

Are you concerned about how the coming changes in Washington might affect your tax burden? Considering how little I earn on an annual basis, I'm not too worried about it myself. In fact, I'll probably be scheduled to receive a modest handout. However, an Associated Press report, provided by ESPN,...