Homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure must wait too long for their loan modification applications to be reviewed by some of the nation's top mortgage servicers, a report said Wednesday. Such... Read more »

A new study by the Fordham Institute finds pervasive problems with underfunding of teacher pensions and retiree health care. The study puts underfunding into perspective and outlines efforts being... Read more »

Employees who buy into their organization's mission often have greater status and influence than those who do not, according to a new BYU study. Read more »

It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail... Read more »

As retirees continue to struggle on Social Security, some experts are emphasizing the importance of earlier, more effective retirement planning. Read more »

Studies show that minority groups are given fewer options while shopping for a home. Read more »

Nearly 50 percent of American seniors are in financially unstable situations, according to a new study by the Economic Policy Institute. Read more »

More than 7,000 Utahns who were foreclosed on by some of the nation's largest banks between 2008 and 2011 will receive checks for approximately $1,480 each this week, according to the office of... Read more »

Disappointment at the failure of the Bank of Japan to unveil further measures to boost the country's economy weighed on markets Tuesday. Read more »

A U.S. agency says consumers who opt for overdraft coverage on their checking accounts pay higher fees and are more likely to have their accounts closed than those who decline it. Read more »

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the list of metropolitan areas with the lowest unemployment rate. Read more »

President Barack Obama on Friday encouraged the uninsured or those paying high prices for health insurance to sign up for coverage under his health care law and urged opponents to stop wasting time... Read more »

The stock market rose sharply in early trading Friday after the U.S. government reported that hiring picked up in May. Read more »

Social and economic policy implementation in the U.S. that affects family formation and the total fertility rate must consider the more expansive and lasting implications. Read more »

A debate is raging among investors and analysts: Has the Federal Reserve inflated a stock market bubble by driving interest rates to record lows? Read more »

Stocks edged lower in early trading Wednesday after economic reports suggested that the economy is growing at a sluggish pace. Read more »

CHICAGO — Republican venture capitalist Bruce Rauner announced his gubernatorial bid for the 2014 election Wednesday, saying he's the anti-politician the struggling state of Illinois needs to... Read more »

The Utah Jazz continue to entertain and inspire, not only on the court but off through the Jr. Jazz program. This program's effects are felt further than just the Utah borders. Learn more about... Read more »

Data shows a correlation between states with strong middle classes and funding for higher education. But increasing political clout for the wealthy is chipping away at middle-class influence. Read more »

Utah retained its ranking as the best state for overall economic competitiveness, according to the recently released report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. Read more »

The stock market is starting out June a lot better than it ended May. Read more »

The sum of completed annual foreclosures hit a five-year low in April, with the national foreclosure rate showing a 24 percent dip in the past year, according to a report by CoreLogic. Read more »

Stocks are on track to close out the month with a strong gain, confounding the Wall Street adage of "Sell in May and go away." Read more »

Utilities stocks led an early advance on Wall Street Thursday after Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy agreed to buy NV Energy, a Nevada-based electric and natural gas company, for $5.6 billion. Read more »