Personal finance

Tracking the deaths that boost state inheritance tax collections
Only a few states, including Connecticut, have an inheritance tax. (Forbes has a great graphic to help you find states [...]
| Comment

Find a consumer story in the billion dollar amusement park industry
The shrieks from roller-coaster cars and the splashes of flume rides are as much a part of the summer ambiance [...]
| Comment

Sensational news shines a light on hotel, travel safety
A rash of headlines about hotel-related accidents and deaths makes one wonder if “staycations” will be gaining in popularity, and [...]
| Comment

Find a range of stories tied to the pending farm bill
The farm bill limping along in Congress is back in the news again. The Senate is expected to pass its [...]
| Comment

Bite-sized business story ideas: From down payment dips to bacon truffles
Business writers sometimes encounter the summer doldrums, when there’s a lull in big corporate news, regulatory affairs and other drivers [...]
| Comment