Things are looking up for many hospitals, whose financial performances have gotten a lift from the industry's successful lobbying efforts in Congress, hardball negotiations with HMOs and restructuring efforts in the late '90s. Story
Helen Huntley
On money
The use, not the size, of property determines taxability
Florida at heart of BofA's rebuilding mission
The largest bank in the country is focused on growing the business from within. And nowhere is the effort to get the message of unity out more intense than in this state.
1st quarter fruitful for Florida bond funds
While stocks gave investors headaches last quarter, Florida bond funds made their shareholders happy with steady dividend yields and a dose of price appreciation. Investors have taken notice.
Ten tips
Get a thorough inspection before you buy a home
Loose change
$200-BILLION: Researchers at the Center for Public Integrity, a watchdog group, say the government fails to collect that amount in income taxes each year because of IRS enforcement cutbacks and efforts by the wealthiest Americans to avoid taxes. The IRS declined to comment.
