Carlos Slim Helu takes No. 1 spot on Forbes World’s Billionaires list as a record 164 10-figure titans return to the ranking amid the global economic recovery. For the third time in three years, the world has a new richest man. Riding surging prices of his various telecom holdings, including giant mobile outfit America Movil [...]

Data Date: Second Quarter 2009 Name State Total Assets ($000) 1st Advantage Bank MO $124,705 1st American State Bank of Minnesota MN $20,559 1st Commerce Bank NV $45,075 1st Commonwealth Bank of Virginia VA $25,160 1st Equity Bank Northwest IL $57,542 1st Financial Bank KS $113,825 1st Manatee Bank FL $55,655 1st National Bank OH [...]

Data Date: Second Quarter 2009 1st Bank     MT     $101,053 1st Bank & Trust     OK     $107,209 1st Constitution Bank     NJ     $617,401 1st Equity Bank     IL     $116,107 Abbeville Building & Loan     LA     $34,020 ADB Bank     UT     $59,140 Alamerica Bank     AL     $85,483 Alamosa State [...]

The best home based business franchises offer high-quality products and services, helpful training and corporate support, and a marketable brand. Whether you prefer cleaning, home décor, or computers, there’s sure to be a franchise to fulfill your money-making goals. Rank Item Why is it the best 1. Jani-King Commercial cleaning services Entrepreneur.com named Jani-King the [...]

Are you stuck on finding the best home-based business idea? Read on for the best ten home businesses that are in demand, and start your path to self-employment today. Also, find links to related self-employment and business start-up articles from leading sources like Entrepreneur.com. Rank Item Why is it the best 1. Virtual Assistant International [...]

If you are looking for the best MLM business, check out this list of successful companies. You may be asking, what is an MLM? An MLM, (or Multi-Level Marketing) is a business that offers you the opportunity to become involved with a system that distributes products to consumers, as well as possibly recruiting others to [...]

Working from home can be an excellent option for parents or individuals who prefer flexible schedules but are motivated enough to be their own boss and keep their productivity up enough to earn a good wage. When choosing a home based business, it is important to match the business with your skills, interests, and desires, [...]

Many people complain about the high cost of taxes, but savvy tax preparers know about the best tax deductions available: simple items that can save hundreds or thousands of dollars of tax burden for average taxpayers. Of course, not every deduction is suitable for every financial situation, and because tax codes change continually, interested individuals [...]

The best mutual funds can diversify your investment portfolio while bringing financial gain. However, a mutual fund isn’t risk-free. Contributions from all investors are pooled and invested in stocks, bonds, and money market accounts. Because of the nature of these investments, there are no guarantees. Carefully evaluating your mutual fund choices can help alleviate nervousness [...]

Certificates of deposit, or CDs, are a popular, low-risk method of investment, and finding the best CD rates will help you get the most from your money. Some Facts About CDs A certificate of deposit is a bit like a savings account. You deposit a sum of money in a bank or credit union, and [...]

The internet can be a tremendous financial resource, but even the best ways to make money online have limitations prospective entrepreneurs should be aware of. As with any business, the start-up costs needed to make money online can be either minimal or extravagant, and ultimately the success and profitability of the venture depends on how [...]

The best way to invest money is not the same for each person. Individuals who have money to invest should carefully consider their options, to ensure that only the very best investments are made, based on both their long-term and short-term goals. When considering the best way to invest money, keep in mind the importance [...]