Report: Insolvency looms for Social Security, Medicare

The nation's Social Security and Medicare programs are sliding closer to insolvency, the federal government warned on April 23. more...

Employers beefing up summer jobs, internships

Some three dozen companies, government agencies and nonprofits have committed to creating 180,000 summer jobs this year. more...

Here's a breakdown of the median salary for certain majors. Median salaries, rather than averages, are used for comparison. more...

A new study from the Federal Reserve gives startling details on the rising levels of student loan debt. The report finds that Americans... more...

According to research from T. Rowe Price, 39 percent of investors ages 21 to 50 are confident about their ability to fund retirement. more...

Emailed receipts are an opportunity for stores to reach the customer after they walk out the door. That can be seen as a negative. more...

If you're a first-time buyer shopping for an affordable home this spring, brace yourself for a search. more...

Gail MarksJarvis: For parents, the ABCs of college finance Look at your child, and think of college.	Give your kids a credit card? umm ... No A few weeks ago, I was asked by an opinion research organization for my thoughts on a new product under consideration -- a "family" credit...
When should you start talking to kids about money? As young as 2 years old, children observe ALL of our behaviors and dealing with money is one of those behaviors that take place everyday....	Money-smart kids: Dear Sasha and Malia ... Can we talk about your allowance? I understand that each of you gets $1 a week. If you think that's a little low, I'd have to agree with...
Web sites that foster good money skills It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate information and is entertaining enough to hold...	Now's the time for real-life money lessons Nothing like a $65 fill-up to get the attention of a teenage driver.
Recession? These teenagers get it Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood to share that information with their...	Saving strategies -- one penny at a time Pssst! Kids, want a hot investment tip in these tough times?

Plan strategically for retirement accounts Longer working lives and the specter of higher rates next year are creating tax headaches for seniors.	The myth of the Social Security system's financial shortfall The annual report of the Social Security Trustees is the sort of rich compendium of facts and analysis that has something for everybody,...
Cold, hard fact: North offers more to retirees A hefty tax burden, relatively high housing prices and long, brutal winters: Welcome to Minneapolis, the best city for seniors?	Pictures: 'Money' Magazine's 2010 best places to live These towns made "Money" Magazine's list of best places because they boast plenty of job opportunities, great schools and offer a safe place...
Top 15 places to retire	Know the best time of year to retire You may have spent a lot of time thinking about what age to retire, but have you thought about the date?

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