How taxpayers subsidized $298 million in Walmart pay
While workers are calling for higher wages, the retail giant cut its federal tax bill by using a "performance pay" loophole
Why most say the American dream is out of reach
Five years ago, the Great Recession came to an end, but many households are still pinched
The incredible shrinking food stamp program
As the U.S. enters its fifth year of recovery, spending and enrollment levels have recently fallen to two-year lows
Panera will dump all food additives by 2016
The bakery chain is swearing off artificial colors and other additives, amid growing concern about safety
As Amazon fights Hachette, Walmart seeks to profit
As the online retailer is criticized for "Walmart-like" behavior, the retail giant finds an angle
Reverse mortgages may be ready for a revival
After they took a hit during the recession, seniors are once again considering them; some new protections are available, as well
Unemployed? Kiss your dating life goodbye
When it comes to finances and dating, the worst situation for would-be Romeos is unemployment
Are tipped workers getting left behind?
In the minimum wage debate, some say tip-dependent workers aren't receiving a fair shake
Finally, 99-year-old gets her college diploma
75 years after lacking the cash for a $5 graduation fee, a Maine woman is honored by Beal College
Amazon says Hachette dispute won't end quickly
Amid condemnation from Scott Turow and other writers, the retailer says it won't back down
Twitter user Hidden Cash is stashing money around SF
An anonymous do-gooder is hiding envelopes of cash around Fog City, and plans to expand to other cities
Rents at One World Trade Center cut amid slow demand
The owner of the 3.1-million-square-foot tower is trimming rents by 10 percent for some floors
How's the middle class doing? Look at Denny's
Spending at restaurant chains is picking up, which may point to a more optimistic middle-class
Report: GM recalls may continue into summer
The hard-hit automaker has already recalled more cars in 2014 than it sold over the last five years
Which U.S. companies offer the best pay and benefits?
Some may surprise you, with one retailer outranking many Silicon Valley high-fliers