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Government Shutdown? Washington Prepares for a Nervous Breakdown
It wasn’t a good sign late last week when Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced a bill assuring that all of the 2.7 million federal workers eventually would be paid if the government shuts down in ten days. With the Obama...
Volkswagen shares plummet after company admits cheat
Volkswagen AG dropped the most in almost seven years, after it admitted to cheating on U.S. air pollution tests for years, risking billions in potential fines
Why You Can’t Trust the Advice You Get from Social Security
Many Social Security reps don't know about a key strategy for boosting your benefits.
The New Bond Market: Bigger, Riskier, More Fragile Than Ever
The bond market, long associated with safety and predictability, appears vulnerable as never before to price reversals and trading disruptions that could spill over and threaten financing for businesses and individuals.
3 Surprising Reasons Social Security Is Vital to Your Retirement
The program is a vital source of retirement income, but it's more than just that.
Myth or reality? Drivers of red cars pay more
Does owning a red car mean you'll pay more for auto insurance? Forty-four percent of Americans think so, but it's not the case.
US stocks set for tepid start
US stocks were set for a tepid start, with sentiment hurt by last week's hefty sell-off sparked by the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates steady.
Volkswagen shares plunge the most in six years on U.S. emission issue
Shares in Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) plunged the most in almost six years in early Monday trading after U.S. authorities accused the German carmaker of falsifying emissions data.
Asian stocks skid on growth fears, but China bucks trend
Asian stocks outside China skidded on Monday as the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates near zero stoked concerns about global growth.
Why 8 Million Homes Lie Empty in Japan
Sept. 21 -- In Japan, population decline is such a serious problem that in some cases, entire neighborhoods are left abandoned. 8-million homes have been left unclaimed and unwanted across the country, and that's predicted to rise to more than 20-million by 20-33. That's one third of the country's total housing stock. As Bloomberg's Shery Ahn reports, one town is trying to fight the decline, one house at a time.
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