Wholesale Inventories Rise in March as Sales Fall Sharply
Wholesale businesses stepped up their restocking of supplies in March, but their sales fell sharply, a government report shows.
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Consumers Cut Back Credit Card Use in March
Americans cut back on using their credit cards in March, suggesting many were reluctant to take on high-interest debt to make purchases.
Want a Comfortable Retirement? Move to Australia
Australia is not only the home of the koala, the kangaroo, and the duck-billed platypus, but may also be home to that other rare and exotic animal: the secure retirement.
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.
Hike in Payroll Taxes Hasn't Halted Consumer Spending -- Yet
U.S. workers' pay, already struggling to keep pace with inflation, was shrunk by an increase in Social Security taxes on Jan. 1, but consumers so far are stilling spending.
The 10 Biggest Things Your Income Taxes Pay For
Now that tax season is over, it's natural to wonder exactly where the hard-earned dollars you paid in income tax over the past year actually went.
How Many Years of Your Salary Are 401(K) Fees Costing You?
The financial pros all say you should invest in your company's 401(k) plan, but the fees on those investments can easily add up to a number that will shock you.
What's Next for Social Security?
Lately, nearly every time the Social Security Trustees have reported on the program's health, the news has gotten worse. Here's what we can expect from their next report.
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.
How a Roth IRA Could Save You $185,180 in Taxes
Adding a Roth IRA to your arsenal of retirement investing tools could save you a ton in taxes in the long run.
Lew Optimistic Budget Deal with Congress Can Be Reached
Treasury chief Jacob Lew, hopeful a budget deal can be reached, tells Congress to consider concessions already made in President Obama's $3.8 trillion spending plan.
Critics Say Obama's Budget Breaks Campaign Promises
Critics of President Obama's budget proposal say he is breaking his promise to protect Social Security and his pledge not to raise taxes on the middle class.
How 'Chained CPI' Will Hit Your Pocketbook
Obama's new budget proposal includes changing some key inflation calculations to "chained CPI" -- a controversial shift because of the effect it may have on personal finances.
Obama's Budget Said to Seek Tax Increases, Entitlement Cuts
Obama administration officials suggest that the president's 2014 budget proposal, due Wednesday, will feature concrete tax proposals and propose cuts to entitlement spending.
U.S.: 19th Best Place for Retirees
For retirees hoping to live long and prosper in their golden years, the U.S. is only the 19th best place to be, according to a new index.