Investment

Budget Battles

  • Aging Americans Push for More Flextime

    By Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, The Conversation

    There are two quiet trends that might very well transform the structure of work in the near future. First, a majority of today’s employees expect to work beyond the traditional retirement age of 65,...

  • The Truth Behind Soaring Student Debt Levels

    By Jason Lange, Reuters

    Young Americans with big college debts are often portrayed as struggling to pay their bills. The reality is somewhat different - those owing super-sized student loans tend to be higher paid. A...

  • Steve Jobs’ Own Apple Computer Could Fetch $600K

    By Chris Michaud, Reuters

    A fully operational Apple computer that company co-founder Steve Jobs sold out of his parents' garage in 1976 for $600 will hit the auction block in December, where it is expected to fetch more than...

  • Markets Weigh the Health of the World Economy

    By Patti Domm, CNBC

    Stocks launch into November at record highs, as if October was just a bad dream. But that does not mean the volatility that punctuated October's roller-coaster trading will end, as markets focus on...

  • 7 Ways to Make the Most of Your 401(k)

    By Beth Braverman

    This is the time of year when most companies allow workers to make changes to their health care benefits for next year. While you’ve got benefits on your mind, it’s a good time to ensure you’re...