The Higher the Debt Ceiling, the Deeper the Hole

When some new members of Congress recently said they oppose raising the U.S. debt limit, it triggered warnings of “catastrophic consequences.” Indeed, the result wouldn’t be pretty. But here’s what’s at stake as the country’s d…

Heading for a Divorce? Determine Your Post-Split Expenses

It’s certainly not easy, but for those who can do it, calculating expenses jointly helps clarify points in the negotiation that should be acceptable to both parties. And any post-divorce expenses will need to consider all manne…

Fixing Massachusetts Foreclosures Won’t Be So Easy

A top Massachusetts court has criticized banks for their “carelessness” during the securitization of mortgages in the state. But interests supporting the banks have issued their own messages — trying to minimize the court’s de…

10 Lessons for U.S. Companies Seeking Export Growth

President Obama has set a goal for the nation — doubling U.S. exports in the next five years — and helping smaller businesses is a big part of his plan. But for advice from the trenches, we’ve interviewed five executives at g…