Many Americans assume that Medicare, the government-backed health-insurance program, will cover the majority of their heathcare costs after they stop working. But according to a new report from Fidelity, ...

While the CARD Act of 2009 was celebrated for protecting consumers , it also contained a less-discussed clause that's now affecting stay-at-home moms (and dads): While non-working spouses could previously ...

Is Mitt Romney an amoral, job-killing buyout king? Or a vital cog of capitalism whose financial worth and know-how make prosperity possible for others? [ Photo Gallery: Obama Behind the Scenes. ] This ...

Certificates of deposit, commonly known as CDs, were considered a goldmine by our parents and grandparents for the alluring CD rates once offered. Since their time, however, interest rates on CDs and other ...

If you are unsure about how to invest your retirement assets these days, the professionals who do this for a living share your pain. Low interest rates make finding safe returns very difficult. Market ...

Even good managers frustrate their employees now and then--while bad managers , of course, do it regularly. Here are seven of the most common complaints about the things bosses do without even realizing ...

Resiliency requires energy--mental, emotional, and physical. But many of us spend our days, weeks, and months feeling drained. Daily life can tap our energy reservoir dry, leaving us at great risk when ...

It's never too early to start earning a superior performance review . When you set goals and take steps to meet initiatives, you have a better chance of driving your own career. If you want a stellar performance ...

I have no idea whether Facebook stock will ultimately pan out to be a solid investment. In the short term, the stock is in the red following its IPO debut. A few thoughts: IPOs can be hit or miss. On the ...

The goals of improved health and financial security are to live longer and, presumably, more fulfilling lives. Increases in longevity have certainly been impressive.

One weekend a few years ago my brother-in-law was visiting. We sat on our back deck, sipping iced tea and talking about early retirement. He was 60 at the time, and looking forward to retiring from his engineering company at age 62.

The yields on 10-year Treasury notes are at around 1.8 percent and could easily go much lower. Just that sentence is enough to make some people's eyes glaze over. As far as macroeconomic indicators go, ...

Here are 10 things that have happened recently that had nothing to do with a social-media startup that just went public.

Americans' household wealth is about $102,000 on average, significantly higher than those in many other developed countries. Only Switzerland comes close, at about $95,000 on average.

The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate ...

If you find yourself nervously checking your bank account balance before payday, perhaps it's time to make some changes. Before swearing off restaurants or cutting up your credit card, ask yourself the ...

To take advantage of Memorial Day weekend, the much-anticipated vacation period that kicks off the summer, many Americans are cutting back on entertainment spending, traveling locally, and hunting for ...

If you've been looking for a job awhile and have finally gotten a nibble in the form of a job offer, you may be inclined to jump at the chance. But experts say you should hesitate, no matter how good of a salary you're offered.

Are you getting interviews but few callbacks? Chances are you have a great resume, but you might be missing that extra oomph to help you stand out during the interview.

This is a good chance for me to remind you that the markets are not out to get you or your 401(k) investments. If I tried to tell you that during times of extreme economic turmoil, you might not believe ...

Hester Peirce is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Prior to joining Mercatus, Peirce worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission and as senior counsel on ...

The Thai city of Chiang Mai has long lured expats from the West. As many as 40,000 foreigners currently call Chiang Mai home, at least part of the year. The primary draw is the cost of living and medical care. Both are a global bargain.

Some states could be nearly a decade behind others in returning to the peak number of jobs they had before the recession, according to a new analysis from IHS Global Insight, an economics information and ...

In recent years, Americans have been buffeted by a severe recession, the collapse of investment and housing markets, and debilitating government deficits . Despite these financial upheavals, people thinking ...

Nothing is new on Wall Street, the conventional wisdom goes. The recent flap involving a huge trading loss at J.P. Morgan Chase shows that all the bad habits remain intact. The casino never closed, so step right up and place your bets.

Growing numbers of older Americans are spending their retirement years in poverty, according to a recent Employee Benefit Research Institute study.

This year's graduates may be entering a slightly better job market than their 2010 or 2011 counterparts, but many will face a tighter rental market.

The long-awaited financial literacy campaign from the Obama Administration is finally out, and it's already stirring up controversy. The campaign, designed with the help of financial journalist Beth Kobliner ...

When was the last time you wrote a paper check or searched for someone through the Yellow Pages? My guess is that it's been quite a while.

While it may be true that rapid changes in the marketplace have kept many on edge for what tomorrow may bring, it's important to stay focused on what's happening now.

A job offer is usually welcome news--unless it comes while you're waiting to hear about a different job you really want with a different employer.

Two years ago, European leaders were willing to do almost anything to prevent a financial meltdown in Greece. If Greece defaulted on its debt or left the euro zone, it could have triggered a chain reaction ...

Many retirees are interested in donating their time to help out a worthwhile cause. With time available to focus on things they are interested in, volunteering is a natural fit for many retirees. Ideally, ...