Retirees are feeling pinched - and it's getting worse
Social Security is linked to an index that critics say fails to take into account the rising cost of health care for seniors
Is a teacher's "McDonald's diet" education -- or marketing?
Science teacher John Cisna is taking his personal weight-loss story into schools, paid for by the fast-food giant
Americans' worst excuses for calling in sick
If you're calling in ill, you might want to avoid relying on these lines with your boss
Guess who owns half the world's assets
The richest 1 percent globally is now wealthier than ever, thanks in part to the rising value of stock and real estate
Uber aims to beat FedEx at its own game
The startup is creating a rush delivery service, tapping into its network of drivers and now bicyclists as well
Wanted: Jobs for 600 million young people
Across the globe, an entire generation faces a crisis: A third of its members aren't working or getting educated
"Freakonomics" author got students to admit cheating
Economist Steven Levitt says students have an incentive to cheat, and colleges need to up their game
Just how safe is your new chip-enabled credit card?
The FBI is warning criminals will still target EMV cards, while some groups stress security concerns
The trouble at Twitter: More than job cuts
The social media company doubled its staff while traffic growth slowed. Now it may be paying the price
Obamacare's impact on employment: An early look
Critics claimed the Affordable Care Act would lead to job losses and fewer hours worked, but here's the score so far
Should you give up your right to sue for $200?
Fiat Chrysler is offering a discount to entice customers to skip the courts in case of warranty disputes
The alarming retirement shortfall for women
Thanks to lower income and a longer lifespan, a typical 45-year-old woman faces a savings gap of more than $268,000
Here's one upside to an economic downturn
A financial slump appears to improve peoples' health, thanks to less indulgence in bad habits
It may soon get easier to sue your bank
Most customers have unknowingly signed away important legal protections, something the CFPB wants to stop
Think flying already stinks? Wait till you see this
Airbus is giving new meaning to crowded conditions, with a design for stacking passengers