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Millennials and Gen X are both stressed, broke and in debt

Gen X has a negative outlook, while millennials think they're doing okay. Both generations are stressed about money and aren't saving for retirement.

Why Suze Orman keeps exactly $170 in her wallet

Personal finance expert Suze Orman believes that your wallet is a reflection of your attitude toward money. Here's exactly what she keeps in hers.

8 money moves you should make as an empty nester

Here's how empty nesters can find thousands of extra dollars every year.

US-China trade: American companies are running enormous risks to do business in China

American companies doing business in China are navigating an unprecedented array of risks, from the trade war to the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. But that hasn't stopped many of them from pushing into the Chinese market.

'Shark Tank' recap: Sharks bite on human ashes-to-diamonds business

It sounds creepy, but 'Shark Tank' stars bit on Eterneva, which turns human or pet ashes into wearable diamonds

When your employer changes your retirement plan

Once the Holy Grail of a secure retirement, pensions are becoming less reliable

Job scam is fooling millennials out of millions of dollars

Fake checks, Google Hangouts and Alexa are used by scammers to rip off millennials and others. Victims include: The lonely and financially stressed.

How some Stockton residents spend their free $500 a month

Stockton is conducting a basic income experiment — and the early results are in.

Already under siege, unions face a new threat from Alaska

For decades, Alaska has been a stronghold for organized labor, boasting one of the nation’s highest union participation rates even as membership rolls declined across the United States in the face of broad economic shifts and sustained ideological attack.

3 Social Security mistakes that could cost you a fortune

Your choices influence the size of your Social Security checks. Making these mistakes could accidentally shrink them.

8 mistakes that can sabotage your retirement

Prevent some of the worst financial blunders in retirement by taking action now.

Here's the No. 1 reason seniors work well into retirement

While staying at your job could keep you engaged well into your 60s, many people continue to punch in because they need the money. Nearly 2 out of 3 seniors say their finances are a primary driver behind their decision to keep working, a survey found.

Lawyer eats rice and beans to save 70% of his salary for retirement

An increasing number of millennials are trying to retire early. To stay on track for financial independence, many commit to a frugal lifestyle.

GM workers worry about paying bills as strike continues

Nearly four weeks into the United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors, employees are starting to feel the pinch of going without their regular paychecks.

UAW increases strike pay to $275 per week as talks with GM continue

The UAW also will allow members to work part-time and receive strike pay as long as they continue their picket-line duties.

Entire towns and cities dominated by one company

Company towns where a single enterprise rules the roost originated during the Industrial Revolution, and though these communities have become fewer and further between, a significant number of towns and even cities these days are dominated by just one major firm. We take a look at 30 key examples from across the globe.

Is the world economy sliding into first recession since 2009?

The global economy is wobbling and whether it topples over is the big question in financial markets, executive suites and the corridors of power.

Economy Week: Finance chiefs head to IMF amid slowdown concerns

The guardians of the world economy head to Washington this week under the cloud of a slowing world economy.

Trump reaches 'phase one' deal with China, delays tariffs

If completed, the agreement would provide relief to American farmers and businesses that have been battered by the trade war. Mr. Trump said the “substantial” agreement would involve China buying $40 billion to $50 billion worth of American agricultural products annually, along with guidelines on how it manages its currency, the renminbi.