American Dads by the Numbers: A Father's Day Run-Down
Think you know about America dads? Well, traditional Father's Day gifts aren't likely to change anytime soon, but fatherhood itself is in the middle of a major transformation.
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Living in a Van Was the Best Financial Decision I Ever Made
Most people would consider living in a van an embarrassment, but Ken Ilungas just views it as a smart choice that let him get his graduate degree while staying debt free.
Jailed Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling Will Get Prison Term Shortened
Federal prosecutors and attorneys for convicted ex-Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling have reached a deal that will trim his sentence for his role in the energy giant's collapse.
Can Congress Help Boost the Nation's Financial Literacy?
Sen. Kay Hagan aims to change the nation's dismal record when it comes to educating young people about personal finance. Her plan: the Financial Literacy for Students Act.
Worldwide, May Day Honors Workers; Here, It Salutes 'Loyalty'
Today is May Day, a major international celebration of workers' rights and labor solidarity. But in the U.S., where it all began, it has a different name: Law Day.
White House Shows Taxpayers Where Their Money Went - Sort Of
On Monday, the White House rolled out "Your 2012 Federal Taxpayer Receipt," an online tool that purports to detail how your personal taxes are spent. But it's not that simple.
Barbara Piasecka Johnson: The Maid Who Launched 1,000 Prenups
You may not recall Barbara Johnson, who died this week at 76. But her rags-to-riches tale blazed the way for women like Anna-Nicole Smith, Ivana Trump and Kimora Lee Simmons.
If You Donated for Sandy or Sandy Hook, Don't Expect Tax Break
If you donated to disaster relief in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, or local charities after the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, you may not get the tax break you expected.
Tipping Tips for Travelers
Cash may be king, but figuring out how much of it to tip can leave travelers feeling like paupers. We asked experts and seasoned travelers for their best advice on tipping.
Court's Marriage Ruling Could Save Same-Sex Couples Big Money
If the Supreme Court overturns the federal Defense of Marriage Act, some married same-sex couples could save $8,000 or more in income tax.
House Passes Budget, Averts Government Shutdown
The House has passed a huge stopgap spending bill to keep the government open through the end of September, sidestepping any threat of a government shutdown.
House Budget Plan Includes Sharp Cuts to Programs for Poor
A familiar budget plan to sharply cut safety-net programs for the poor and clamp down on domestic agencies is cruising to passage in the tea party-flavored House.
5 Simple Rules for Keeping Your Tax Bill in Check
It's getting a lot harder to stay current with all the tax-law changes and to keep your tax bill under control. Follow these five rules and you can minimize the pain.
IRS Audit Triggers: Six Red Flags
The IRS only audits about 1 percent of individual tax returns, so the odds are pretty low that yours will be picked --unless you have one of these 12 red flags.
8 States Making Tax Changes: Some Painful, Some Pleasant
As you prepare your tax returns for 2012, be warned: A number of states have made or are considering big changes to their state income taxes. With some of those changes already having taken effect, you need to know whether you're in the line of fire -- or in line for a tax break.
6 Strange New Taxes That May Be Headed Your Way
With both the sequester and tax filing season under way, most people thinking about taxes have their minds on Washington, D.C. But a new Time article points out six new, and frankly strange, state taxes that may be coming your way in the near future.
How Unwary Grandparents Can Wreck Your College Financial Aid
It's only getting harder for parents to pay for their children's college bills alone -- so help from generous relatives can be a godsend. But be warned: If the college savings plan grandpa is using isn't set up properly, that "help" can actually hurt the student's financial aid package.
Ready for Your Tax Refund? The IRS Is Ready for Your Return
Millions of Americans count on getting their tax refunds as soon as possible, but thanks to Congress, ASAP hasn't been all that soon this year. However, the IRS has worked through all the changes from the long-delayed fiscal cliff deal and is ready to start taking all of our tax returns.
Colleges Offering 4-Year Graduation Guarantees
A growing number of colleges are trying to entice students with guarantees that they will finish in four years, or the extra tuition will be free.
Free Tax Help: 4 Ways to Get It
You have to do your tax return, but with the tax laws as complicated as they are, that job's tougher than ever. If you need help but don't want to pay through the nose, here are some resources that can get you tax filing assistance for free.
Tax Bills for the Rich Approach 30-Year High
With Washington gridlocked again over whether to raise their taxes, it turns out wealthy families already are paying some of their biggest federal tax bills in decades even as the rest of the population continues to pay at historically low rates.
The IRS Wants to Tax Your Illegal Income
Believe it or not, the federal government requires that money acquired through illegal means be reported and taxed just like legitimate income. The instructions are right there on the income tax form.
Suffering from Crisis Fatigue, Americans Tune Out Sequester
President Obama is going all out to warn Americans about what could happen if the sequester hits. The country's response: a collective yawn, as we assume that after the political grandstanding, a deal will be struck as usual. But that may not happen this time.
White House Details Budget Cut Fallout State By State
The White House has detailed the potential fallout in each state from budget cuts set to take effect at week's end, while congressional Republicans and Democrats keep up the sniping over who's to blame.
The Makers: Xerox CEO Ursula Burns Tells Her Story
In the new documentary "Makers: Women Who Make America," Xerox CEO Ursula Burns tells the story of how she rose to become the first African-American woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
What's Next for Obamacare Foes Now That Rick Scott Has Caved
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, one of the most outspoken critics of President Obama's Affordable Care Act -- and the Medicaid expansion it carries with it -- announced that Florida will accept the federal windfall that the program will bring.
Go Inside McDonald's Secret Test Kitchen
Business Insider visited McDonald's headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill., and the company gave them a peek inside its test kitchen, where new menu items are developed for its global fast food empire.
Obama Presses Congressional Republicans to Avert Sequester
President Barack Obama is urging congressional Republicans to accept more tax revenue in order to avert the sequester -- an $85 billion, across-the-board budget cut due to take effect March 1 that could derail America's still stuttering economic recovery.
Doing Your Taxes: How to Decide Your Filing Status
If there is one thing to make sure you get right on your taxes, it’s your filing status. It can determine how much you pay in taxes, and it’s one of the things that will definitely land you in an audit if you get it wrong. Take a look at this handy flowchart.
Pope Benedict XVI: 5 Ways He Was Also an Economic Shepherd
Pope Benedict XVI was a moral and religious leader, but there's also a fiscal side to his legacy: He endorsed several positions that could affect the personal finances of millions of people. Here are five ways his papacy may impact our lives and pocketbooks.