Prices have dipped, but some sellers are certain their nine-figure properties will attract buyers.

Will Ferrell and British actor Ewan McGregor headed a Forbes.com list of Hollywood's most overpaid stars when looking at the financial returns of their movies.

When it comes to pollution, these cars prove it's not just about fuel economy.

Power has been called many things.

A longtime executive coach  insists that you can overcome any boss problem with skilled negotiating.  Most supervisor screw-ups stem from a boss's inability to make decisions and communicate a set of goals, he maintains.

Long before "Dirty Jobs" premiered on reality TV, we all understood that some jobs are ickier than others and that we really shouldn't hold an unpleasant job against the person doing it.

There are several vehicles this season that are great for  eating and drinking before the big game. And they aren't all  just beefed-up trucks and SUVs.

Despite the slow economy and even slower auto sales, a wide range of new cars is waiting on the other side of 2009.

Yves Saint Laurent bests Michael Jackson to top Forbes' ninth annual ranking of the highest-earning celebrity estates.

Forbes.com:  Most bosses who aren't Donald Trump say that laying people off is one of the toughest tasks they face.  But there are tips for those who must wield the ax.

Women still don't enjoy the same rewards as men for a spot in the corner office. But many women on this list have broken career ceilings in a range of industries.

Thanks to that prolonged dip in fuel costs, there have been plenty of sales of fuel-thirsty cars. As attractive as these vehicles may be, they're likely to lose their appeal when gas prices rise.

This month, instead of ghosts and goblins, or even Bernie Madoff impersonators, it's the economy that has consumers running scared.

In the midst of the recession, New Yorkers are cutting back on everything from dining to luxury shopping.

The “America's Next Top Model” host took home $30 million during a 12-month period. No. 2 Katherine Heigl banked an estimated $18 million over the course of the year.

Americans are moving to college towns and job-growth centers, not the big cities.

None of the 50 states are immune to the carnage of the recession. But, amid this mess, Virginia nabbed the top spot on the list of best states for business.

Almost all of America's wealthiest citizens are poorer this year

A year of economic mayhem has cut a total of $300 billion off the collective net worth of The Forbes 400, pushing 32 tycoons who were on the list last year from the rankings.

Homeowners looking to sell are also putting the brakes on the trend of aggressive price cuts, indicating that the market may be closer to salvation than previously thought.

A survey of 28,000 employers across the nation looks at the percentage difference between the areas that expect a lot of hiring — and firing— in the October-December quarter.

The stock market is a foggy window on the economy. Follow the pink ties and restaurant garbage piles.

More than 5,000 Americans died from being injured at work last year. Here's who they were.

Auto theft is down nationwide, but old Honda Accords and Civics are still being filched for their parts.

Forbes.com: People in the market for a newer car should be on the lookout for these clunkers in the making. These cars have high repair and maintenance costs — making them a burden to own.

You don't need a six-figure screamer to go fast — these 10 cars will do the trick for much less.

When her hotel room phone rang at 2 a.m., Megan McFeely assumed it was an emergency.

Ask any recent grad if he'd move for a job, and chances are he'd say yes. After all, with high unemployment, many would rather cross state lines than move in with mom and dad.

The three most important things in real estate: location, location, location.

Thinks fast food is cheap, especially during a global recession? Not in these cities, especially in Dublin, where a hamburger meal costs more than $9.

We're spending a little less time in traffic these days, but that's only a sign of the slow economic times.

Look to Texas if you're willing to work hard to ride out the recession.

Expect these new models to hit the road in the next five years.

It seems like just yesterday — excess was in and celebrities lived it up, buying lavish cars, expensive toys and over-the-top homes. Now, they're losing it like everyone else.

Sadly, someday this recession is going to end. But until that happens, the sale of the century (literally) is still on. From big ticket items like homes and diamonds to consumer goods like TVs and apparel, here’s what to snap up in the downturn.

Here are seven things that I wish I'd known about money when I graduated.

For the second year in a row, engineer is the hardest job to fill in America.

You probably wouldn't expect it, but the best paid boat captains in the U.S. are in Tennessee.

Cash isn't always the best way to reward workers — especially these days, when it isn't available anyway.

There are plenty of dangerously liars — and not just the Bernie Madoffs and Jeffrey Skillings of the world. Indeed, under the right (or wrong) circumstances, we're all guilty fibbers.

The "American Idol" title has made some singers very rich people indeed, with country songstress Carrie Underwood leading the pack.

Vexed by gang wars and real estate prices, late rapper Tupac mused in 1996 that the overall cost of living in LA was so high he would almost rather “live life in the pen(itentiary)."

The Audi S5 coupe packs a 354-horsepower V8 engine, a taut sport suspension and three customized drive modes into one sleek ride.

These rare models should get car fanatics' blood flowing.

How is Subaru doing it? It has no hybrid or electric car. Its fuel efficiency is nothing special, and Subarus are definitely not the darlings of Hollywood stars.

The least worst economies in America today largely mirror those that topped the list last year, even if these regions have recently experienced less growth than in prior years.

In early April, fears of IRS tax men are warranted, but in many places it's the state government that residents should be worried about.

Those living in Monte Carlo may enjoy the beaches and nightlife, but they pay for it. The resort area tops a list of the world's most expensive housing markets.

GM’s and Chrysler’s plans to drop several models and brands didn't seem to hinder Cadillac's resolution to press forward with the launch of its first-ever station wagon.

A record number dropped from the ranks: 355 people from last year's list of 1,125 have lost the rights to use the billionaire title because of lower net worths.

The world has become a wealth wasteland.

"Dr. Phil" McGraw, known for his specific brand of tough love, is turning his attention to the way the financial crisis is affecting families and individuals.

When you're out of work, volunteering isn't just about giving back to the community. It's also a way to keep your professional skills sharp, beef up your résumé and make new connections.

It's a wonder how any automaker can survive the global recession by continuing to crank out unsafe cars. Still, they do — scores of them.

Every year you watch as colds and the flu pass from co-worker to co-worker, hoping you're not next on the office's hit list — and then you end up getting sick anyway.

These cities rank high for lousy weather, long commutes, rising unemployment and high sales tax. Welcome home.

For many parents, the hardest part about being laid off is explaining it to the kids.

If you're not feeling great, do yourself and your co-workers a favor: Call in sick. You'll likely get better faster and save your employer money.

Recession is gripping the country, but the Super Bowl is the Super Bowl — that annual holiday from reality that grips the country every year.

Meet the not-so-famous people behind some of the biggest fortunes on earth.

Having trouble finding a job in, say, New York City or South Florida? You might give Madison, Wis., a try.

Traveling to work in these cities is cheap, reliable and efficient.

In January, President George W. Bush will join the growing ranks of the nation's unemployed.

Detroit auto executives delivered a plan designed to convince Congress — and consumers — that they're worthy of a $25 billion bailout that will help keep them in business.

Speed-obsessed drivers used to have to shell out big bucks for high performance. Want to go zero to 60 mph in 2.46 seconds? That'll be $1.5 million for a Bugatti Veyron, please.

Earlier this month, unemployment hit a 20-year high, rising to 6.5 percent over the month before.

It's tough all over, but some say these 10 cities have the best — and worst — chances for speedy recoveries.

Despite the gloom and doom pouring out of Wall Street, there is at least one genuine bright spot left in the U.S. economy — and it has a decidedly green hue.

Times are so difficult for the auto industry that even Toyota and Honda have now experienced the kinds of sales dips that have been plaguing American auto giants.

Expecting a weak holiday shopping season, the company announced Wednesday it would be cutting prices on several toys in 3,500 stores across the U.S.

As Wall Street faced a wipeout this year, some of America's richest people got sucked into the vortex too, losing millions.

The rich haven't gotten richer — or poorer — this year. The price of admission to this, the 27th edition of The Forbes 400, is $1.3 billion for the second year in a row.

Believe it or not, in the future people will be buying and selling homes. Some of them will even make a profit.

Hopeful signs for women: Forbes fifth annual ranking showcases women who have beat out men for top posts this year.

The world's current crop of billionaires has plenty of money but not much youth. Here's a look at the people who could one day replace them.

Though Houston has plenty of fat cats, this is not a story about America's Most Overweight Cities.

When China's heavily hyped and widely marketed track star Liu Xiang limped away from the starting blocks earlier this week, his legions of fans weren't the only ones let down.

When it comes to saving money on a car, size isn't everything. And neither is the sticker price.

Hamilton County, Ind., tops Forbes' list. Ozaukee County, Wis., and Johnson County, Kan. came in second and third.

New York City's got fashionable Fifth Avenue, trendy Tribeca and an oasis in Central Park. To enjoy those perks, residents pay up.

Women who worked hard to climb the corporate ladder worry the boss will put them on the "mommy track," giving them less-challenging projects.

Just because a construction material claims to be green doesn't mean it is. And sometimes the greenest thing you can do to a home is leave well enough alone.

Try telling those renting in Miami that they're throwing away money.