A surprising turnabout for college tuition
Fewer potential students and a pushback on ever-rising education costs are making a dent in college fees
5 things to know about money laundering
As the criminal activity gets more sophisticated, an estimated $2 trillion a year is funneled into legitimate purposes
FTC said to be reviewing "deceptive" Amazon pricing
The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into allegations the retailing giant misleads consumers about its discounts
Are millennials frivolous with their money? Not by this measure
Spending data show young Americans are much less financially irresponsible than they're commonly portrayed
The U.K. just banned sexist ads -- should America follow?
Commercials often portray a world where women barely speak and are stuck in the kitchen, while men work and dominate verbally
Why emoji in the workplace get a frowny face
As these digital images get more complicated, legal experts see problems like more lawsuits, confusion and hurt feelings
A hard lesson for Jane Sanders and small colleges
Her failed gamble on expansion when she was president of tiny Burlington College reveals deeper problems in higher ed
Can beer and plush recliners save the movie industry?
Box office sales may be iffy, but some theaters are bucking the trend with dining and full bars
Will Seattle's income tax on the rich backfire?
Mayor says controversial levy on wealthier residents will foster economic fairness, but some experts warn of adverse impact
Amazon Prime Day: Does it make sense to sign up for Prime?
It may be tempting to sign up for the $99 annual service, but consider the following before jumping on the bandwagon
Another reason for missing workers: Opioids
The surge in opioid abuse may also be tied to the mystery of America's declining workforce participation rate
As young men work less, are video games to blame?
A double-whammy of stagnant wages and cheap digital entertainment may be changing men's fortunes and work habits
Pay is rising, but not for these American jobs
Blame automation for falling wages in these occupations, despite the low national jobless rate and overall income growth
How millennial tastebuds are fueling a home-foodie boom
From Blue Apron's IPO to Amazon's Whole Foods purchase, big bucks are banking on millennials snubbing restaurants
Are new cars affordable? Not for folks in these cities
Getting a new car is an American way of life, yet increasingly out of reach for many typical families across the country