U.S. Consumer Spending Rises Unexpectedly in March
U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly rose in March as benign inflation supported household's spending power, a hopeful sign for the weakened economic recovery.
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Social Security Not the Deal It Once Was for Workers
People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It's a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees.
2011 in Business: 7 Stories That Affected You Most
Between debt ceiling debates, the crisis in the eurozone, and battles over tax rates, money issues filled the front pages in 2011. Here are our picks for the seven stories that most directly affected your wallet.
House, Senate Show No Give in Payroll Tax Fight
House and Senate leaders traded demands Wednesday but remained mired in a bitter holiday-season stalemate that is threatening 160 million workers with Jan. 1 tax increases and millions of the long-term unemployed with an end to their benefits.