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Seven retirement questions you need to answer Retirement planning isn't easy. Nearly half of Americans don't feel financially prepared to live to age 75, according to a survey from Northwestern Mutual. But the process is a lot less burdensome if you break the task down into simpler parts. Here are seven questions to ask as you plan for your long-term financial security in retirement.
Will Obama's views on tax reform 'evolve' too?Will Obama's public support of marriage equality spill over to financial matters?
Stocks break losing streak. Barely.The Dow rose 19 points to close at 12885 Thursday, just barely ending its longest losing streak since August.
Store credit cards aren't worth the one-time discountLots of stores will encourage you to sign up for their store credit card, usually with the incentive of a big, one-time discount. But there are several reasons not to sign up.
Exclusive: potential China link to cyberattacks on gas pipeline companiesThose analyzing the cyberspies who are trying to infiltrate natural-gas pipeline companies have found similarities with an attack on a cybersecurity firm a year ago. At least one US government official has blamed China for that earlier attack.
23 ways to save money on clothesAmericans spend an average of $1,700 per year on clothing and accessories. But there are plenty of ways to trim the bill and still look good.
Sony stock slides as entertainment giant suffers huge earnings lossSony stock dipped 1.2 percent in Tokyo following the news that Sony racked up a record $5.6 billion annual loss in 2011. It was Sony's fouth straight year in the red.
Euro debt crisis: Is Spain the new Greece?
As Chinese wages rise, US manufacturers head back homeBy 2015, Chinese wages will be high enough that it will be just as cheap to manufacture goods for the US market in America. Some US manufacturers aren't waiting.
Forget gay marriage. America's real problem is in its boardrooms.In pushing legislation to ban same-sex marriage and limit women's reproductive rights, Republicans are avoiding a much bigger issue: what's going on in the country's corporate boardrooms.
Tax evasion: Is IRS tough? Try Brazil's 'Lion.'Tax evasion is relentlessly sought out by Brazil's tax agents, known as 'The Lion.' Brazil is counting on the crackdown on tax evasion to fund ambitious government spending.
401(k) savings: Huge plus, even when retiring at 45401(k) savings defer taxes and can fund second retirement phase for high earner who wants to retire at 45. See question No. 2 in the reader mailbag for 401(k) discussion.
Ferrari damages ancient wall in China. Tire marks. Red faces.Ferrari damages ancient wall in ill-conceived PR stunt. After the Ferrari damages ancient wall in Nanjing, Italian carmaker apologizes. Chinese unable to remove burnt rubber residue.
How Green Mountain stock plunge triggered chairman's ousterGreen Mountain Coffee ousted its founder as chairman after he sold company stock during a blackout period. Founder says he was blindsided by sudden fall of Green Mountain Coffee stock.
Health-care costs per retired couple: $240,000Health-care bills were expected to rise more slowly after the passage of Obama's health-care program, according to Fidelity's projection last year. Now, costs are rising again.
10 great summer cars Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball. For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face. Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.
Stocks slide as doubts about Europe simmerStocks pitched down Wednesday in the US as borrowing rates climbed for Spain and Italy, a sign that investors are losing confidence in those countries' finances. The Dow lost 97 points to close at 12835 – its sixth consecutive day of losses.
Vidal Sassoon remembered for pioneering women's hairstylesVidal Sassoon, who passed away Wednesday, was a veteran of Israel's 1948 war for independence and opened hair salons and styling academies on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
What is medicare 'double counting,' and why are budget experts fighting over it?A new study of the Affordable Care Act finds peculiar Medicare budgeting practices, including counting spending cuts and revenue increases twice. It's causing a stir among budget experts.
Mortgage rates inch down to 3.91 percentThe average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage declined 1 basis point to 3.91 percent since last week while the purchase application volume increased 3.4 percent and the refinance application increased 1.3 percent over the same period.
