The Answer Guy: Finding the right P/E ratio - Money - Thu 5:49 am ET
Question: I use price/earnings ratios to decide if a stock is a good value. But they always seem to be based on a firm's predicted future earnings. Wouldn't it be more reliable to use actual past earnings? - Ryan North, Kenmore, Wash.

Small Biz: How we did it by getting a foot in the door - Money - Wed Sep 3
NAME: Vimala Anishetty, 41; Dennis Karl , 48, co-founders

Your shop: Hire picture-perfect employees - Money - Wed Sep 3
Question: How do I go about bringing on my first employee? - Parijat Sahai, Blue Bell, Pa.

Ask the mole: What not to buy in a bear market - Money - Wed Sep 3
"Look at how well these investments performed during the 2000-02 bear market!" This is the line I've been hearing from mutual fund companies and other investment providers trying to sell me on the superiority of their products .

How the housing crash hurts your retirement - Money - Tue Sep 2
You already know that the housing crisis has wreaked havoc with the economy and financial markets, not to mention the lives of millions who've lost or could lose their homes. But there may be a less obvious casualty too: your retirement prosperity.

Real life:Living well on a 'flexible' income - Money - Tue Sep 2
David Gordon is on pace to earn 15% more this year than he did last year, which was itself 12% higher than 2006. Gordon, who sells ads for a Cleveland radio station, didn't land these impressive pay jumps by negotiating with his boss but with his clients.

The smart way to get help with your 401(k) - Money - Sat Aug 30
When Chicago consulting firm the Spectrem Group recently asked more than 400 people how they make their 401 investing decisions, 21% - and fully 44% of those under 35 - said they turn to friends and relatives for advice.