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After years of dramatic growth, the country's economy is showing the strain of inflation and overpriced real estate.

Illegal downloads are often more trouble than they're worth, but there are legitimate outlets for streaming free shows.

Yes, the precious metal has pulled back with other commodities. But the underlying trends still suggest it will climb to $1,000 and beyond.

The Dow has lost 310 points in 2 days. Wall Street likes Hewlett-Packard earnings. Financial stocks slump again. Housing starts hit a 17-year low. Home Depot's profit falls 24%; Target earnings fall 8%. Producer prices rise 1.2%. Oil jumps above $114.

Thanks to this one-of-a-kind business, countless travelers' losses are one small town's gain.

When you can make money and make a difference, everyone wins.

Sincerity leads to success in the emerging world of green marketing.

Whether you're broke or flush, you may not escape the financial curses of fear, greed and resentment. Here are 4 ways to conquer your money demons.

Business was good at Pinnacle Textiles when we met its CEO, Patrick Methven, at his firm in King of Prussia, Pa. ("Profits From Polyester," June 2007). Sales hit about $15 million in 2007, up 18% from the previous year. And profits grew at the same rate.

When the U.S. entered World War II, David Oreck quit college to enlist in the Army Air Corps. At war's end, the idea of returning to class - and Minnesota, his home state - seemed too tame for a young man used to flying B-29 bombers. Instead, he took the first job he was offered: salesman at a Manhattan appliance distributorship.