When it comes to getting rich, the best textbook may be Forbes' billionaires list. After all, who better to show the right steps to financial freedom than the world's most successful men and women? And, with a new list fresh off the presses, what better time could there be to reap their wisdom?
Gun stocks rose Wednesday, even as President Obama called on Congress to pass an assault weapon ban. But could they be running out of ammo?
Yes, the unemployment rate sank below 9% in February, but the investors didn't seem to be impressed by that report. They're expected to focus this week on government data regarding consumer credit, some retail earnings and wholesale trade and jobless figures.
Retailers such as Toys R Us, Rockport and Borders hope to grow their Web sales with a new shipping service called ShopRunner.com. Much like Amazon's Prime program, consumers pay $79 per year for a membership, which lets them ship as many orders as they want from ShopRunner's retail partners.
Labor Day isn't just about rounding out the summer season with a nice three-day weekend, of course. It's a "national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country", notes the Labor Department, and has been a national holiday for over 100 years. In that vein, here's a roundup of recent labor-oriented legal news:
