The best U.S. cities for saving money
A new analysis has some surprising finds, like this mid-Atlantic city that offers the best opportunity for socking away money
If U.S. taxes are so progressive, why the inequality gap?
Despite one of the most progressive tax systems, the U.S. is hampered on two fronts
Want to buy Dracula's castle? For a price, it may be yours
The Romanian fortress is considered to have inspired Bram Stoker and once imprisoned Vlad the Impaler
Banks at this retail giant rake in overdraft fees
Banks inside the country's biggest retailer are collecting millions in overdraft fees, but lenders say they're providing important service
Meet the new corporate earnings excuse: Obamacare
Some companies in the S&P 500 are blaming the health care overhaul for crimping results, while others see it as a business opportunity
Why Obama’s top economist is skeptical about Piketty
A best-selling book about rising economic inequality gets its first public review from a senior administration official
Modern-day counterfeiters' tools? Inkjet printers
Most fake bills today are made with commercial printers while artisans using off-set presses are on the wane
The most dangerous U.S. state for workers
At five times the national average, this Upper Midwest state the has the highest workplace fatality rate in the country
The high price of incarceration in America
The annual bill is up to $80 billion a year, costing each resident $260 annually, more than triple the level of 1980
Coke drops "Youre on" campaign amid mockery
Diet Coke’s ad tagline inadvertently appeared to read, ‘You’re on Coke,’ raising drug concerns and jokes
Most U.S. families achieve higher income -- for a while
Even though economic inequality is more stark, U.S. workers still have a fair amount of income mobility, a new book finds
Why skipping college means losing $830,000 in income
College degrees actually gain in value and remain a good investment despite rising tuition rates
How cancer drugs doubled to $10,000 per month
Just 10 years ago, the monthly cost of branded oncology treatments was $5,000. The leap is adding more financial pain for patients
150 years later, a Gold Rush ship yields treasures
Odyssey Marine Exploration hits paydirt as it recovers 1,000 ounces of gold from a 1857 shipwreck
Should people pay more for water?
Since the 1970s, droughts have become longer and more severe, prompting a debate about water pricing