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Government assistance expands
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More than one in three Americans lived in households that received Medicaid, food stamps or other means-based government assistance, according to a new report.
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University of Charleston: How we cut tuition by 22%
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After seeing enrollment decline for the first time in a decade, the University of Charleston, in West Virginia, slashed tuition by 22% for the upcoming school year hoping to entice more students.
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Get more from a second doctor's opinion
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If you're like most people, you're inclined to trust your doctor's advice.
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The Romney kids' $100 million trust fund
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Mitt Romney's five sons -- Matt, Tagg, Craig, Ben and Josh -- are sitting pretty with a trust fund worth $100 million.
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Northwestern Kellogg to shrink two-year MBA program
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The school plans to put less of an emphasis on its traditional two-year degree program as part of a sweeping strategic review at the school.
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Finally, a foreclosure settlement (Maybe)
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States have until late Monday to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value.
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States seek currencies made of silver and gold
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A growing number of states are seeking shiny new currencies made of silver and gold.
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The best cities for job hunting
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FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: I just got a pink slip from the bank where I've worked as a marketing director for the past 12 years, and which is now undergoing a total restructuring, so I'm pondering what my next move should be. Opportunities are limited in the smallish East Coast city where I live (the bank I'll soon be leaving is the single biggest employer in town) and, having moved here solely to take the position I'm now losing, I'm not particularly attached to this area. Our kids are away at college now, our mortgage is paid off, and my wife, who is a pediatrician, really could work anywhere. So we're open to the idea of moving -- but where would I have the best chance of finding a new job? I'm also wondering, do many employers still pay moving expenses for new management hires, or is that a thing of the past? ? Footloose
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Home repairs: Which jobs come first?
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Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance.
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Beat stress for less
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This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.
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The middle class is going away
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Mortgage rates hit another new low
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Just one day after President Obama detailed a proposal to enable millions of homeowners to refinance to record-low mortgage rates, those rates notched another record.
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Obama's latest retirement rescue plan: Annuities
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The Obama administration proposed new rules Thursday to help retirees make their savings last throughout their lifetime -- by investing in annuities.
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15 great cars that get overlooked
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They don't get featured on the covers of car magazines or feted in Super Bowl commercials. At dealer lots, they get parked in the back while newer, glitzier models are showcased in the showroom. They won't get you many oohs and ahs from the car pool kids, or a thumbs-up from other drivers. Face it -- these are the wallflowers of the auto world.
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$34,000 in debt, wants to start a business
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We spoke to five families who face challenges that could keep them from meeting their financial goals. With a few tweaks to their game plan, they can get back on course. Here, Heyward's story -- and the recommended financial fixes.
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Nonprofit founders put passions ahead of planning
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Scott Pankratz and Julie Osborn are phenomenal planners and money managers -- except when it comes to their own investments.
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