Calif. Bill Attacks Walmart's Billion-Dollar Benefits Subsidy by Eamon Murphy Jun 6th 2013 5:18PM Walmart's low-wage and low-benefit model costs U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars a year, a new congressional report reveals. Now, California is pushing back.
Student Loan Interest Rate Set to Double: How You Can Prepare by Dan Caplinger Jun 6th 2013 12:00PM Unless the government acts soon, rates on subsidized student loans will double as of July 1, putting further pressure on America's next wave of college students.
Are You Paying the iTunes Tax? by CNNMoney Jun 6th 2013 10:13AM Nearly half of U.S. states charge sales tax on digital goods: If you live in one of them, you may be paying more for everything from downloaded music to streaming video.
Jobless Claims Fall as U.S. Employment Slowly Grows by Reuters Jun 6th 2013 9:09AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to moderate job growth despite slowing economic activity.
Why We May Never See 3% Mortgage Rates Again by CNNMoney Jun 6th 2013 6:52AM Those who didn't take advantage of record-low mortgage rates have missed the boat -- at least for now. Here's why.
5 Must-Know Facts About Reverse Mortgages by Dan Caplinger Jun 6th 2013 5:00AM Lenders are pushing reverse mortgages as a simple way for retirees to tap their home equity -- but they're not that simple. Here's what anyone considering one needs to know.
Six Money Tips for the Latest Powerball Winnner by DailyFinance Staff Jun 5th 2013 2:15PM AP On Wednesday afternoon, the winner of the largest sole jackpot in U.S. lottery history stepped forward to claim her winnings. Gloria C. Mackenzie, 84, bought the winning...
'It's MY Money, Mom': What to Do When Kids Get Cash Gifts by Michele Lerner Jun 5th 2013 1:15PM That birthday check from grandma is more than a present -- it's an opportunity to start letting your child learn how to handle money in the future.
Here's What Saving $25 More a Week Can Do for Your Retirement by Chuck Saletta Jun 5th 2013 10:16AM We can't tell you how to invest $25 a week and turn it into a million-dollar gold mine. But we can show you how $5 a workday now can give your retirement a nice boost later.
Private Employers Add Just 135,000 Jobs in May by The Associated Press Jun 5th 2013 9:22AM A survey by payroll-provider ADP shows U.S. businesses added jobs at a sluggish pace in May, an indication that hiring may be cooling off.
Dear Gen X: It's Not Your Fault You Suck at Saving by Rich Smith Jun 4th 2013 5:00AM Much has been written lately about the financial plight of Generation X. But buck up, Gen Xers: Considering what we've gone through these past few decades, we're doing OK.
It's Your Last Chance to Prepare for a Comfortable Retirement by Chuck Saletta Jun 3rd 2013 4:19PM The Social Security Trust Funds will be empty in 20 years. After that, there'll be a big hole to fill in your retirement plan. To fill it, you'll want to start now.
