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U.S. retirees losing ground in new ranking

WASHINGTON – Want more retirement security? It might be time to move to Switzerland. The United States ranked 19th in the world for retirement security, according to an annual ran...

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage shopping can really pay off

Rate volatility makes comparing rates important

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Credit scores hurting consumers

WASHINGTON – The job market may be growing at the fastest clip in 15 years, but many consumers are still trying to clear nasty scars from their credit reports. The majority, or 56...

DATE: Jan 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Planning needed to pass on inheritance

You don’t need to be wealthy to protect your kids’ futures

DATE: Jan 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Got bad debt? Blame your doctor

If you have a bill in collections that is dragging down your credit score, chances are high that it’s medical. About 43 million Americans have delinquent medical debt on their cre...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

More Americans feel overwhelmed by debt

WASHINGTON – Americans are feeling more grim about their debt. Nearly 1 in 5 consumers with loans said they think they will never be able to finish paying off their debt, accordin...

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Millennials, employers stuck for now

Some young Americans’ job prospects may be limited

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Housing affordability worsens in big cities

WASHINGTON – The hurdles to homeownership are many. On top of saving for the down payment, some people are too busy stressing about other debt to want to take on a mortgage. Others are bette...

DATE: Dec 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Protect your retirement account

Cashing out when you change jobs can be expensive

DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Saving for future big with Millennials

Millennials are looking beyond beach vacations and nights out when it comes to finding the best way to use their cash. More of them are putting money away for retirement, accordin...

DATE: Oct 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

401(k) matches really can add up

Typical retirement advice calls for contributing to your 401(k) account at least to max out the company match. There’s no denying that the match is a huge part of retirement plann...

DATE: Oct 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business