For years microfinance, the practice of making small loans to the poor, has been lauded as a promising solution for eradicating poverty in the developing world. The idea is that a small loan could... Read more »

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 »

Health care costs in general may be slowing, but family coverage continues to get more expensive. 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 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 »

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 »

With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »

Robert Benmosche, CEO of AIG, advised college graduates to accept the hand they have been dealt in life and accept any job opportunity that comes their way, even as employment prospects for recent... 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 »

With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »

Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years. 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 »

In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. 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 »

A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »