War has been a central part of life in Israel since the country became a nation 60 years ago. So it would seem counter-intuitive, then, that the country's economic growth has been just as steady, just as constant.

Global stock markets are more volatile than ever, but you can probably avoid the worst of the rollercoaster ride. Diversification, hedging and good, old fashioned long-term investing can all help smooth out the ride. Learn to ride out volatility and other basics of investing from asset allocation to 401(k) management.

Hopefully, you've made right decisions about one of the biggest investments in life -- a college education. But if you're still planning for that big-ticket event, here's a savings and loan guide to higher education, from tuition plans to financial aid.

Now that Eliot Spitzer resigned as governor of New York after being implicated in a prostitution ring, there may be some rethinking of the man’s record as attorney general when he made a name as a crime-fighter against Wall Street and Corporate America.

JPMorgan Chase said it would buy stricken rival Bear Stearns for just $2 a share in an all-stock deal that values the U.S. investment bank at about $236 million.

There’s little to cheer about in the housing sector these days. Prices are down. Inventory is up. And demand for new construction is withering on the vine. Some, however, insist that spells opportunity for bargain hunters willing to wager on the long-term health of real estate.

In sectors of the industrial economy, especially those directly affected by growing global demand, orders cannot be processed fast enough, hiring is rampant, products and services are being cranked out in record amounts and stocks are responding.

Comprehensive coverage dedicated to Microsoft's $45 billion bid for Yahoo. What will this potential merger of these internet giants mean for Google's future?

The big names of the auto business are making big bets on new models, new technology and new looks for old reliables. There's a lot at stake and a lot to see at the auto show.

Nifty electronics offer fun and games, but the end game for venture capitalists, manufacturers, distributors and retailers alike is making lots of money on the next big thing before someone else does. Here's your ticket to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Coverage of the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election focusing on economic issues and fiscal policy. A look at the candidates and the main issues facing the nation as we approach the general election.

How will the subprime mortgage mess, high mortgage rates, falling home prices and tougher standards for equity lines of credit impact you? We're tracking all of it, providing the latest, most comprehensive information.

Why do some states attract more business than others? How do they do it? And how does your state stack up? CNBC, America's Business Channel, and CNBC.com look at the best -- and worst -- states for business on 40 different measures of competitiveness in our new exclusive study.