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Small business economic confidence rebounded in October as more small business owners reported that economic conditions for their businesses and for the country have improved, according to a new poll that also found small business owners favoring a Republican-controlled Congress in the midterm elections.

The Massachusetts Democrat continues to hold a sizable lead in polls, but his opponent, Republican Sean Bielat, argues that public anger over the economy, anti-incumbent fervor and Sen. Scott Brown's surprise victory this year prove he has a shot at beating Frank.

By clearly communicating your value proposition, you can provide your clients with an easy pitch with which to refer friends and family.

Average balances in 529 college savings plans fall far short of projected higher education costs in most situations, according to Morningstar’s latest research paper and industry survey, released on Monday.

In an anecdote studded Q&A Wednesday morning at the Schwab IMPACT 2010 Conference in Boston, Henry Paulson (left) discussed how he rescued the financial system and saved the country from economic ruin.

According to Morningstar, Alaska, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio and Virginia are all considered best in class across five performance areas.

According to a monthly survey, millionaire investor confidence surged to its highest level in nearly three years in October.

Four former San Diego officials have agreed to pay civil penalties totaling $80,000 to settle charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission that they were negligent in misleading investors about the city’s pension and retiree health care liabilities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Connecticut banking commission have sued a Connecticut hedge fund manager with fraud.

The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets released its report on Money Market Fund Reform Options, reigniting the controversial debate over floating net asset values, banking regulations such as insurance and a private emergency liquidity facility and meeting redemption requests in kind.