Personal Finance

Feb 07, 2012 03:29AM

Government assistance expands

More than one in three Americans lived in households that received Medicaid, food stamps or other means-based government assistance, according to a new report.

Feb 07, 2012 05:46AM

University of Charleston: How we cut tuition by 22%

After seeing enrollment decline for the first time in a decade, the University of Charleston, in West Virginia, slashed tuition by 22% for the upcoming school year hoping to entice more students.

Feb 07, 2012 03:46AM

Get more from a second doctor's opinion

If you're like most people, you're inclined to trust your doctor's advice.

Feb 06, 2012 01:12PM

The Romney kids' $100 million trust fund

Mitt Romney's five sons -- Matt, Tagg, Craig, Ben and Josh -- are sitting pretty with a trust fund worth $100 million.

Feb 06, 2012 12:20PM

Northwestern Kellogg to shrink two-year MBA program

The school plans to put less of an emphasis on its traditional two-year degree program as part of a sweeping strategic review at the school.

Feb 03, 2012 03:21AM

Finally, a foreclosure settlement (Maybe)

States have until late Monday to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value.

Feb 03, 2012 08:53AM

States seek currencies made of silver and gold

A growing number of states are seeking shiny new currencies made of silver and gold.

Feb 03, 2012 09:56AM

The best cities for job hunting

FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: I just got a pink slip from the bank where I've worked as a marketing director for the past 12 years, and which is now undergoing a total restructuring, so I'm pondering what my next move should be. Opportunities are limited in the smallish East Coast city where I live (the bank I'll soon be leaving is the single biggest employer in town) and, having moved here solely to take the position I'm now losing, I'm not particularly attached to this area. Our kids are away at college now, our mortgage is paid off, and my wife, who is a pediatrician, really could work anywhere. So we're open to the idea of moving -- but where would I have the best chance of finding a new job? I'm also wondering, do many employers still pay moving expenses for new management hires, or is that a thing of the past? ? Footloose

Feb 03, 2012 03:27AM

Home repairs: Which jobs come first?

Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance.

Feb 03, 2012 02:36PM

Beat stress for less

This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.

Feb 02, 2012 03:12PM

The middle class is going away

Feb 02, 2012 11:40AM

Mortgage rates hit another new low

Just one day after President Obama detailed a proposal to enable millions of homeowners to refinance to record-low mortgage rates, those rates notched another record.

Feb 02, 2012 03:54PM

Obama's latest retirement rescue plan: Annuities

The Obama administration proposed new rules Thursday to help retirees make their savings last throughout their lifetime -- by investing in annuities.

Feb 02, 2012 09:34AM

15 great cars that get overlooked

They don't get featured on the covers of car magazines or feted in Super Bowl commercials. At dealer lots, they get parked in the back while newer, glitzier models are showcased in the showroom. They won't get you many oohs and ahs from the car pool kids, or a thumbs-up from other drivers. Face it -- these are the wallflowers of the auto world.

Jan 27, 2012 01:58PM

$34,000 in debt, wants to start a business

We spoke to five families who face challenges that could keep them from meeting their financial goals. With a few tweaks to their game plan, they can get back on course. Here, Heyward's story -- and the recommended financial fixes.

Jan 27, 2012 10:51AM

Nonprofit founders put passions ahead of planning

Scott Pankratz and Julie Osborn are phenomenal planners and money managers -- except when it comes to their own investments.