How much do jails cost? More than taxpayers think
America's surging jail population is putting a growing financial burden on cash-strapped communities around the country
Who should take care of seniors? Depends where you live
Americans say families bear responsibility, but Germans and Italians are more inclined to look to their governments
Insured, but still strapped with huge medical bills
Millions of Americans have health policies that leave them "underinsured," with hefty deductibles and uncovered liabilities
For most Americans, monthly cash crunch is the norm
An unpredictable post-recession labor market is taking a toll on Americans' personal finances
Feeling burned by a $15 minimum wage
As American cities enact higher minimum wages, some small business owners are left scrambling
Why lenders see profits in fertilization treatments
With more women delaying childbirth, demand for pricey in-vitro fertilization is growing -- and lenders are stepping up
The bias inside the college debt system
Minority and poor students are more likely to take on college debt, thanks to cutbacks and the recession
Score one for human stock-pickers
After years of falling short of passively managed index fund returns, active fund managers have recently outperformed them
Happy hour may be coming to Taco Bell
The Mexican food chain has applied for a liquor license in Chicago to gauge consumer reaction to serving alcohol
Want to fly from NYC to DC? Prepare to pay $1,000
With a major rail line closed after the deadly Amtrak derailment, flight prices are sky-high
An eye-popping figure about hedge fund managers
The top 25 hedge fund pros earn more than all U.S. kindergarten teachers combined -- a lot more
Do companies have a right to track employees 24/7?
One worker is suing her ex-employer, claiming she was fired after disabling a 24-hour tracking device
A new twist for same-sex partner benefits
Some companies are telling gay employees in states with marriage equality that if they don't tie the knot, they're going to lose out
How "smart mirrors" are boosting clothing sales
A new twist on an old fitting room basic is helping stores sell, but some cite data concerns
Facebook debuts "Instant Articles" to speed news
The social media giant is working with The New York Times and eight other publishers to deliver content