The Trump administration had threatened to impose up to $150 billion in tariffs on Chinese products. China responded by targeting $50 billion in U.S. products.

Oil prices jumped after President Trump scuttled the Iran nuclear deal, pushing gas prices higher. Will they pummel your driving budget this summer and thereafter? My research says no.

Following last month's arrest of two African American males, Starbucks is letting anyone, whether they made a purchase or not, use the restrooms.

Co-branded cards, as they’re called, come with downsides, including higher-than-average interest rates and, in some cases, annual fees. In general, their redemption options are more limited. Ask these questions before you apply for your favorite brand’s credit card.

New graduates entering the workforce in March earned 5.2% more than their predecessors a year ago, ADP says. The biggest wage hikes came in technology and construction.

Samsung ad shows women with poky iPhone slowed down by because of aging iPhone battery. The message: upgrade to a Galaxy S9.

Change in the executive suite at Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street's most powerful banks, could come as soon as December, according to the New York Times. CEO Lloyd Blanfein is rumored to be stepping down.

GE which makes locomotives may be merging its transportation business with Wabtec. Result company could be worth more than $20 billion.

Faced with a wave of Baby Boomer retirements and a worsening labor shortage, many employers are trying to hold on to their older workers, persuade some to return after retirement and even recruit those retired from other companies.

Faced with a wave of Baby Boomer retirements and worsening labor shortage, many employers are trying to hold on to older workers, persuade some to return and even recruit those retired from other companies. They’re offering flexibility such as part-time schedules and work-at-home arrangements.

The number of Fidelity 401(k) accounts with a balance of $1 million or more jumped to 157,000 in the first quarter of 2018, up 45% from a year earlier. To get there in spite of recent market volatility, retirement savers must stay focused on long-term goals, Fidelity says.

A Zillow study found that a borrower with a fair credit score would pay about $720 more per year in mortgage costs for the same home than one with an excellent score.

Annoying office co-worker types: people who steal office supplies, gossipers, people with bad manners and the person who never pays for drinks.

Wall Street investors are now tuning into tiny stocks. Small stocks are putting up bigger gains than their large-company counterparts. The small-company Russell 2000 is hitting new highs.

Printing company co-owner Harold Percy plied the girl, 15, with liquor, then engaged in sex acts

An alarming number of seniors continue to carry debt. And it could end up destroying their retirement.

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The boomerang generation includes about one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 to 34. Some have returned to the nest after college others never moved out. Parents and adult children need set expectations about rent and other financial matters.

Media event lets filmmakers and tech enthusiasts check out the next big thing in smartphones--4D--over the weekend at Hollywood studio

Civil defense authorities on Hawaii posted a warning to stay clear of any lava stream that is flowing into the ocean.

Warmer weather means dune buggies will be going off road under all kinds of conditions. The history of these go-anywhere vehicles may surprise you.

A survey of 2,003 adults found that 21% of Americans have nothing saved at all for their golden years, and a third of Americans have less than $5,000 put away.

If you are worried about your job, watch out for these signals so you're not surprised if it happens, and can try to take steps to avoid it.

If you're looking for a job, the way a potential employer handles 401(k) contributions and matches is as important as salary.

Airports know Allegiant's service won't last if it doesn't perform. Allegiant doesn't hide from that, saying it's "use it or lose it" for small cities.

Most experts agree that inflation is going to speed up eventually as the economy expands, and that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates in order to keep inflation pressures from getting out of control.

Home sellers have the upper hand in today’s market, and higher prices aren’t all they’re commanding. Buyers are forced to make increasing sacrifices in hopes of landing a new home.

The nuptials between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are a chance to display the best of the royal garage. Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and others are dusted off.

You’re in serious debt. Now, it’s time to make lemonade. The best thing to do with facing collections is to do a little proactive, focused legwork. Collections can be scary, but don’t panic. Follow these 10 tips to prevent serious credit or financial damage as a result of debt collections.

If you’re a recruiter and are starting to feel as if you’re in a dead-end job, first acknowledge that it’s a question many of us ask about our careers these days. Before you make up your mind about whether or not being a recruiter is truly a “road to nowhere,” let’s dig a little deeper.

Retirees and job-switchers hit a crossroad: Keep that 401(k) plan at your old employer or roll it over to an IRA. Retirement plan service providers have the ability to nudge you toward one decision or the other.

If a look at the balance in your 401(k) sparks a midlife savings crisis, take heart: Later is a better time than never to get serious about retirement. Here are five tips financial planners recommend to ramp up your retirement savings later in life.

According to the intermediate-cost forecast from the Board of Trustees, 2022 will mark the first time in four decades that Social Security will pay out more in benefits than it collects in revenue.

Marketing dollars are flowing from TVs onto smaller screens. eMarketer recently reported that advertisers would spend more money on mobile ads than TV ads in 2018, and that the gap would widen over the next four years. eMarketer expects this transition to bolster ad prices as demand outstrips supply.

Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams is using his star power to open doors for people of color in tech. His message: Stop excluding black people.

China is sending conciliatory signals as U.S. and Chinese negotiators try to head off a trade war between the world's two biggest economies. (May 18)

Among the unlucky models are minivans, tiny cars and some former big sellers.

What can you do to make sure you have enough money each month to not only pay your bills but also save for your future? Start by creating a budget.

Tired of paying too much for cable TV? Here's five easy ways to start cutting your bill down to size.

Electric bills are kind of a mystery, but there's plenty of big and small changes families can make that will cut energy consumption and save money.

Shirley and Dan Frye's retirement planning included a line item for adventure

The most common complaint categories in order were related to: mortgages, debt collection, credit reporting, credit card, bank accounts or service.

It's fun to wander an auto show, ogling the new models. But you also can put the event to a more pragmatic use: planning your next car purchase.

If you’re like me, you’d like to help support a fellow small business owner, choosing a pleasurable wine from a small winery at an affordable price.