In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer... Read more »

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth. Read more »

Jones pay more for his mortgage than Smith? One possible reason is that they borrowed at different times, when market conditions were different. Right now, the market is very favorable, but... Read more »

Average rates on fixed mortgage rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help... Read more »

The Quarter Pounder Index ranks cities' cost of living using McDonald's popular burger. Read more »

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health. Read more »

Dave Ramsey gives advice about paying off mortgages and making career choices based on relationships. Read more »

According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spent roughly $61.4 billion on their pets in 2011. Dividing the findings by household, the spending comes out to $500 per household. Read more »

With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »

In preparation for the holiday weekend, the Better Business Bureau released advice on its website to avoid Memorial Day scams directed at military personnel. Read more »

There are many joys and benefits of coming together in a union with the person you love. However, balancing your budget is not one of those joys. Read more »

The housing market may be on its way to another bubble, according to a new article that ran Thursday on Bloomberg.com. Read more »

According to a new study by the Institute of Economic Affairs, retiring may have a negative effect on one's health. Read more »

Cyprus may presell the country's offshore natural gas reserves to raise cash quickly and pull it out of its deep financial crisis, the country's finance minister said Thursday. Read more »

Yes, the debate about owning gold as an investment will likely always rage on. Just be careful not to make significant moves with your money based on emotion — and in this gold environment,... Read more »

With the increasing problem of identity theft, the Consumer Federation of America has released a new set of tips to avoid being tricked by false organizations designed to steal personal... Read more »

A plunge in the cost of gas drove down a measure of U.S. consumer prices last month by the most since December 2008. Excluding the drop in fuel costs, prices were largely unchanged. Read more »

Joe Gross, self-professed 'National Mortgage Expert,' talks about the pros and cons of home mortgages in today's economy. Read more »

A new smartphone app called Buycott will help consumers determine whether the products they buy are owned by companies whose values align with their own. Read more »

You don’t have to break the bank or go into debt to throw your perfect wedding. There are lots of wedding expenses that can be easily downsized, or avoided altogether. Read more »

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According to a recent report by The Vanguard Group, consumer credit increased only $8 billion in March, the smallest it’s been in eight months. Read more »

Paying off a home mortgage early has some advantages — and some dangers. Read more »

On average, people may have money in their retirement accounts, but the median shows that half of Americans are unprepared for retirement. Read more »

When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping. Read more »