Wealth Matters: Borrowing Directly From the Wealthy Can Be a Lifeline for Some
A relatively new twist on peer-to-peer lending can give investors a remarkable return.
Wealth Matters: The Art of Saying No When Giving
Declining a request for money can be hard for philanthropists, but doing so need not be harsh or a drawn-out…
Special Section: Getting Workers to Save More for Retirement
Changing how people think about the money they save is one of the central tenets of a movement that is…
Wealth Matters: Protecting Your Business, and Your Bank Account, in Case Clients Don’t Pay
Credit insurance, also known as receivable insurance, can help smaller businesses withstand failed or severely late payments from customers.
Wealth Matters: When It’s Time to Buy Out Partners, but Money Is Tight
When a founder’s money is tied up in the business, it can be challenging to get financing to buy out…
Wealth Matters: In Fledgling Exchange-Traded Fund, Striking a Blow for Women
With a new E.T.F., State Street hopes to achieve market-rate returns by investing in firms that are leaders in gender…
Wealth Matters: Turning Polluted Properties Into Profits
Companies with backing from wealthy investors buy tainted properties, return them to productive use and sometimes reap rich rewards.
Wealth Matters: A Philanthropist Drills Down to Discover Why Programs Work
Susan Crown, a member of a billionaire Chicago family, has focused on groups that foster character traits, working with small…
Wealth Matters: Charity Wine Auctions Are More Than Parties
A dinner, a brunch and a weekend auction at the Naples Winter Wine Festival will cost a couple $10,000, not…
When College Scholarship Programs Falter
Eric Suder, who initially financed the First Scholars scholarships, is suing an affiliated university that ended the program, accusing it…