If L’Wren Scott’s company was broke, why did she have millions?
The late designer’s business was reportedly in financial trouble, but she left $9 million to rocker Mick Jagger
What’s the least valuable college degree in the U.S.?
College is a big investment, but not all campuses and degrees offer the same payoff for students
These business owners want a higher minimum wage
Ben & Jerry’s founders and the CEO of Costco are among those pushing Congress to raise the federal base wage to $10.10 an hour
Why you may have surprise loot from Amazon or Barnes & Noble
As part of a price-fixing settlement, the booksellers are handing out credits to many customers
Brutal winter chilling Americans’ pocketbooks
Home heating costs have jumped by one-fifth this winter, thanks to frigid temperatures and rising prices
Who's America's No. 1 CEO? He's not a household name
A new survey by career site Glassdoor reveals who employees rate as the best CEO in the land
The world's priciest puppy? Dog sells for $2 million
A Chinese developer has reportedly paid top dollar for a Tibetan mastiff puppy, but the price may reflect a bubble
Get ready to feel pinched by supermarket prices
Milk, meat and vegetables are all getting more expensive, a trend that’s not going to reverse any time soon
Is the return of adjustable-rate mortgages a red flag?
A financial product tarnished during the housing crash is making a comeback
A mind-boggling statistic about Wall Street bonuses
At $26.7 billion last year, those bonuses were almost twice what all of America's minimum-wage workers combined were paid
Why cattle rustling and tractor thefts are on the rise
Ranches and farms are often full of animals and equipment but no watchful eyes -- and criminals have taken note
Boosting overtime pay could benefit 10 million workers
The president's new plan might require overtime pay for white-collar workers earning less than $50,000 a year
Disclosing data breaches: There oughta be a law
Problem is, there are too many -- almost every state has one, but what they require varies greatly and they're often quite vague.
Should employees get guaranteed minimum work hours?
Many low-paying jobs offer unstable hours, adding stress and uncertainty to workers’ lives
Did the NHTSA fail to flag problems with GM cars?
The NHTSA is facing questions after GM's recall of 1.6 million cars, given that there were hundreds of driver complaints