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5 reasons to double down and buy stocks today

The U.S. economy is sound, prompting company insiders to purchase shares as the stock market has fallen, says Michael Brush.

How to Trick Your Brain Into Saving a Down Payment

Why is it so difficult to stick with a long-term savings plan even when we truly consider our future goals to be just as important as — if not more than — our current desires? Chalk it up to our hardwiring: The rational side of the brain is often drowned out by the emotional side. Good news: It’s possible to outsmart those (very persuasive) instincts that encourage us to spend even when we know we should be saving. Here’s how to save money for ...

Dow jumps 200 as stocks rally ahead of Fed's policy meeting

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher Tuesday as investors eyed data ahead of the important Federal Reserve meeting that kicks off in one day.

5 ways your health insurance plan might change in 2016

Most employers are passing along at least some of the premium hikes. But you may see more generous incentives if you participate in wellness programs.

8 companies paying Americans the least

Amid soaring corporate profits and stagnating worker wages in the past decade, growing numbers of low-wage workers are demanding higher pay. In the wake of intensifying debates over income inequality, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule in August that will require publicly traded companies to document the ratio of their highest-paid employee salary to that of their typical worker.

Ferrari to keep loud sports cars in snub of SUVs, electric autos

(Bloomberg) -- Ferrari plans to stick to making high-end sports cars, avoiding following the crowd with a sport utility vehicle or an electric model, as the traditional engine growl is part of what customers pay for.

Dunkin' Donuts settles NJ lawsuit for $522K

A New Jersey woman won a $522,000 settlement in her case against a local Dunkin Donuts, after tripping over a spike in the parking lot.

Fiat Chrysler, UAW extend contract, continue negotiating

Many of the negotiators in contract talks between the United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler took a break Tuesday morning after bargaining through the night.The union's contract with the Italian-American...

Here's the backstory on Donald Trump's 4 bankruptcies

Donald Trump has never declared bankruptcy, but his businesses have -- four times. The real estate mogul, television star and Republican presidential frontrunner filed for corporate bankruptcy in 1991, 1992, 2004 and 2009.

Scott Walker wants to take his war on unions to the White House

In a policy proposal released, Monday Walker laid out his plans for U.S. labor relations. In summary: no more unions.