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.
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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.
Obama's 'Charm Offensive' Yields No Budget Breakthrough
Obama's widely publicized recent string of meetings with rank-and-file lawmakers seemingly produces no breakthroughs -- though none were anticipated.
Save Money, Save Your Life: Wealthy People Live Longer
How much does it cost to live longer? Life expectancy has risen for most Americans, but recent studies show that the big winners are the rich.
GOP Proposal Promises Balanced Budget, Repeal Of 'Obamacare'
The latest Republican budget plan generally resembles prior ones, relying on higher tax revenues enacted in January and improved Medicare cost estimates to promise balance.
Could Slowing Health Care Costs Save Medicare?
The rise in health care costs has significantly outpaced both inflation and economic growth for decades, leading to increasingly dire projections about Medicare's long-term solvency in recent years. Yet some promising trends suggest the government program may get a new lease on life.
Talk of More Corporate Deals Sends Stocks Higher, Dow Above 14,000
Reports that retailers Office Depot and OfficeMax are discussing a merger came after big corporate deals for Heinz and Dell were announced in recent weeks. Some investors are betting that more deals could be on the way as buyers pay premium prices for publicly traded companies.
Presidents Day Pop Quiz: Funny Money Facts from the Oval Office
In honor of Presidents Day, we've compiled a list of some fun and surprising financial facts about the men who control -- and sometimes end up -- on U.S. currency. Take a peek!
My Social Security Site Has the Lowdown on Your Future Benefits
The Social Security Administration has just made it a lot easier to find out what your benefit checks will look like when you retire. Current projections, dynamic tools and more are all available on the my Social Security website.
Tax Law Changes You Need to Know About for 2013
Just because the IRS is left scrambling to catch up with the fiscal cliff tax regulations shouldn't stop you from preparing your income tax return. Here are some important changes to the tax code to help you get started.
Stop Treating Your Retirement Account Like a Piggy Bank
We all know how important it is to set money aside for retirement. Unfortunately, when it comes to building a nest egg for their golden years, millions of Americans are moving in the wrong direction by taking money out of retirement accounts early.
Health Care Costs Are Holding Relatively Steady -- For Now
Americans kept health care spending in check for three years in a row, the government reported Monday, an unusual respite that could linger if the economy stays soft or fade like a mirage if job growth comes roaring back.
13 Financial Resolutions for Retirees in 2013
Being retired means not having to worry about waking up early to get to work. But retiring doesn't mean its time to quit worrying about making your money work as hard as it can. As we begin 2013, we offer these 13 financial resolutions designed specifically for retirees.