The fireworks industry has more than doubled — both in usage and revenues in the past several years — thanks in part to relaxed laws in many states and changes in federal guidelines, with fireworks now legal in 45 American states.

Celebrity auctions have made big news so far in 2009, most notably Michael Jackson’s celebrity sell-off which was ultimately canceled.

With the help of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), many of these states already are off their highest FY 2009 budget gap estimates.

From the cost of a T-bone steak to a monthly phone bill, the price for everyday items can vary dramatically across the country.

With a rough year for aircraft manufacturers, it may be a breath of fresh air to see numerous classic aircraft on display.

A normal rush-hour routine in most cities pales in comparison to some of the metro areas identified in this year’s Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey.

From stamps to coins to baseball cards, people collect rare or unique items, at least partly in the hope they will appreciate in value and perhaps one day fetch a handsome sum.

Cities in California, Florida and Michigan, for instance, have been particularly hard hit, while others have seen their economy grow.

If you had unlimited wealth, where would you live? That’s the question that the Scorpio Partnership seeks to answer in its "Mobile Wealthy Residency Index."

Real estate agents say the Treasury Secretary's recently rented out his Westchester County home after it didn't sell.

We calculated the commodities in the CRB Index with the best YTD performance based on the closing price on June 3, 2009.

As college students graduate, many inevitably start their careers in a new city. Here are the ten best for new grads.

The number of bank failures this year has already surpassed the 25 that shut down in 2008. Here are the biggest.

The best companies require the least number of workers to make the most money.

With both economic growth and corporate profits under pressure these days, corporate tax rates are under greater scrutiny around the globe.

Examining the numbers behind a country's trading relationships sheds light on the extent of economic interdependence between nations.

For homeowners, being “underwater” on a mortgage is one of the worst positions to be in, short of foreclosure.

Looking for a bigger paycheck? If you’re not in the medical industry, you’re pretty much out of luck.

The failure or success of a company relies on many factors, not the least of which is the corporate savvy of the executive running the show.

Among the highest paid, only one heads a company that did not experience a double-digit percentage drops in stock price.

Many CEOs have come under fire for mismanagement amid the worst economic downturn in decades.

A new breed of companies are looking to make the high-end, turbocharged driving experience more affordable.
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