Missed mortgage payments don'€™t have to mean that you will automatically be forced from your home. There are circumstances that can work out in your favor, if you are willing to get advice, contact your lender and try to work out a new plan.

Many people have unique ideas about businesses they want to start. But before you do anything, you need to have a detailed business plan in place. It may be your blueprint for success.

Setting financial goals is an essential first step in deciding what you want to do with your money. Learn to plan for your financial future and create the investment plan that will allow you to make your dreams come true.

Crude oil rises a third day on Gulf of Mexico hurricane threat; Report and analysis by Sean Evers of Bloomberg News

Fortis second-quarter net income drops 49% after writedowns; Analysis by Verwilst, Fortis Ceo

BP 2Q profit raises to $8.63 Billion beats analysts' estimates on record; BP says not possible to predict outcome of TNK-BP dispute

Interview with Hall-of-Fame Baseball Player Ozzie Smith

Interested in investing in stocks but feeling a little timid? There may be safety in numbers and its called an investment club. Joint research, stock picking and pooling money is whats all about. Here are the do's and don'ts of starting your own club.

Money Markets: Soaring rates as banks hoard cash; USD-Libor jumps the most since '99; Euro-Libor rose to 8-year high; Bank of England under pressure to lend billions of money markets, FT says; JPMorgan buys Washington Mutual's deposits, branches as firm i

As the cost of utilities like energy and water continue to rise, going green can save you green. Bloomberg on Demand offers you expert advice on simple things you can do to green your home.

So, how important is it to have a will? It's very important, assuming you want to maintain control of your assets and avoid the court system. But, before you grab a sheet of paper, you need to understand what should be done to make sure your will is effective and valid.

Do you know what happens on June 12, 2009? If you watch TV, its the Dawn of the Digital Age. That means if you want reception to continue, you have to make sure your TV set is ready to handle the transition. Heres what you need to know.

Have you read the cardholder agreement that comes with your credit card? If so, do you understand the terms? Knowing what is spelled out in the fine print, learning about interest rates, grace periods and fees is important if you want to save money.

Buying a home can be overwhelming and complicated. But, if you take it step-by-step, you can find yourself holding the keys to your own front door.

Stretching a dollar day-to-day is tough enough, so how can you know how much you'll need later in life? Learn to create a retirement budget now, so you will have money to last your lifetime.

Gazprom offers to buy all Libya's oil and natural gas exports; Report by Ellen Pinchuk of Bloomberg News

Investment decisions you make today will affect your life and lifestyle for years to come.  Now is the time to do your homework, understand your retirement savings options and make a more solid investment in your future.

As gas prices rise, you may be looking for a more efficient car, or maybe one that doesn't use gas at all. We'll take you through the different alternative car and fuel choices on the market, so you can decide whether it's worth the investment.

A Bloomberg Television Special Report investigates why some seniors say thishighly-respected organization does a better job of working for its own financial well-being than theirs. Watch tonight at 7, 9 & 11pm ET.

If you've fallen behind with your mortgage and facing foreclosure, don't panic and do nothing. It isn't the time for in-action because with guidance, you may have options. Here's what you need to know if you want to save your home from foreclosure.