Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave
Microsoft says it's requiring its contractors to offer their U.S. employees at least 12 weeks paid leave to care for a new child.
A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Average 30-year mortgage rate inches up to 4.52 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates ticked up this week as borrowing costs are meaningfully higher than a year ago.
Bill Gates directs education funding to poor US schools
Marking another phase in his education agenda, Bill Gates is now taking a more targeted approach to help struggling U.S. schools.
Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by
Despite a strong economy, about 40 percent of American families struggled to meet at least one of their basic needs last year, including paying for food, health care, housing or utilities.
Rebuilding is a struggle after California wine country fires
Nearly a year after California's most destructive set of blazes in state history, only a fraction of nearly 2,700 single-family homes lost in Santa Rosa— the hardest-hit city — have been rebuilt.
Why your kid should help pay for college
I recently heard from the parents of yet another high school senior who turned down a huge scholarship from a good college to attend her "dream school," which of course has lousy financial aid.
Boating goes high-tech
Big business of boating
Classic cars go for multi-million dollars at the Concours d'Elegance auction
Classic cars on display
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO expected to sell for $45-$60M
Classic car extravaganza
Pet insurance premiums hit $1B
Pet insurance premiums hit milestone
A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for the third consecutive week.
Average US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 4.51 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for the third consecutive week, yet they remain significantly higher than a year ago.
American dream still within reach: Michael Milken
The American dream has changed, but it’s not going away anytime soon.
Keeping families together on the plane without going broke
Little has changed in the two years since Congress prodded airlines to seat children 13 and younger next to an adult family member at no extra cost.
US home sales fell 0.7 percent, 4th straight monthly decline
U.S. sales of existing homes slipped for the fourth consecutive month, declining 0.7 percent in July to the slowest pace in more than two years as the real estate market shows signs of cooling.
The American dream is shrinking?
The American dream
Debt is a thief, steals from you now and later: Chris Hogan
Chris Hogan on tackling debt
Poll: Support for school choice growing among Republicans
Support for charter schools and private school voucher programs has gone up over the past year, with Republicans accounting for much of the increase, according to a survey published Tuesday.
How to plan a debt-free vacation
Whether you're planning a trip to a country across the globe or packing the car for a weekend road trip to a local campground, you can have a debt-free vacation with some careful planning.