Best States for Retirement Aren't the Ones You Might Think
Despite its popularity with retirees, Florida may not be the best place to spend your golden years. These 10 states offer better balances of affordability and quality of life.
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What Amazon's Latest Sales Tax Deal Means for Shoppers, Retailer
Residents of Massachusetts will pay a little more to buy gifts on Amazon.com next holiday season. In its ninth such deal, Amazon has agreed to collect state sales tax on purchases made from the Bay State. Could these moves by states cost the e-commerce giant its edge on pricing?
Nate Silver Almost Certainly Has Millions at Stake in Tonight's Election
The other day, Nate Silver proposed a $2,000 bet (for charity) with Joe Scarbrough on the outcome of the election. But let's be honest, the New York Times polling guru has WAY more at stake than that. We're talking millions of dollars on his being right that Obama will stomp Romney in the Electoral College.
Election Day Roadmap: Watching the Results En Route to 270
Here's your hour-by-hour election night guide: when the polls close in the key swing states, and how the results will unfold. Word to the wise: Beware of early exit polls. They got it wrong in both 2000 and 2004, so be patient and wait for the actual votes to be counted.
Election Home Stretch: 5 Things to Watch for Before Nov. 6
With less than a week to go before Election Day, there are usually a few clear indicators that one candidate has momentum, some idea of how the remaining undecided voters are going to break. It was obvious in 2008. Between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in 2012, that's just not the case.
Are Swing States Doing Better at Retirement Savings Than the Rest?
When it comes to the economy, we tend to focus on our personal financial health -- things like how well our retirement savings are doing. Investment advisory firm FutureAdvisor's state-by-state breakdown sheds some interesting light on where people are getting ahead, and where they're falling behind.
Unemployment Rates Fall in 7 Swing States
Unemployment rates fell or held steady last month in nine key swing states at the center of this year's presidential election. Rates dropped in Ohio, Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado, Iowa, Nevada and North Carolina. They were unchanged in New Hampshire and Virginia.
Obama Seeks Cash as Romney Expresses Confidence
President Barack Obama made a cross-country swing for cash and Hispanic support Monday amid signs that Republican rival Mitt Romney is cutting into his lead in some key swing states as the campaign enters its final four weeks.
Is President Obama Trying to Kill King Coal?
Republican lawmakers are alleging that the EPA's new greenhouse gas regulations would kill the U.S. coal industry by making it too expensive to build new coal-fueled power plants. But even if that's true, how will it impact you?
Save a Bundle on Back-to-School with Sales Tax Holidays
When times are tough, every penny counts. That's why shoppers look forward to what has become an annual summer ritual in many states: the chance to avoid sales tax on certain purchases.
Same-Sex Spouses Still Tripped Up By Financial, Legal Tangles
Due to the Defense of Marriage Act, there are fundamental conflicts about same-sex marriage between state and federal laws -- and between states -- that create double worlds for gay marrieds in nearly every area of their financial lives.
Super Tuesday: What It Could Mean for Your Wallet
There are more than 400 delegates up for grabs across 10 states in the Super Tuesday GOP presidential primaries. While the votes are being tallied, we offer this outline of the business and money policy positions of frontrunners Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum:
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Raising a Family
Choosing where to raise your kids can be a deeply personal decision, but some things are universally desired, like good schools, health care and recreation. 24/7 Wall St. looked at these factors and more to identify the 10 best U.S. cities in which to raise a family.