Women who discover they carry the BRCA hereditary gene mutation that dramatically increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers face big decisions and thousands of dollars in medical costs if they are uninsured. More
Unexpected setbacks, ranging from stock market declines to suddenly supporting an adult child, have taken a major hit to Baby Boomers' retirement savings, according to a recent survey from Ameriprise Financial. More
You may own a laptop, but do you really want to lug it very far? To find a mobile computing device you can actually tote every day, focus on what your new gadget should do best. More
After getting severely injured from the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion, two-year-old Ariana Gassaway has a long road to recovery ahead of her. More
When it comes to mortgages, nearly one-third of homebuyers are in the dark about terms, which lender to choose and financing, according to a survey by Zillow. More
A growing number of public university presidents are taking home $1 million or more a year, according to a recent report. But former Penn State president, Graham Spanier, was the highest earner by far. More
Wedding season is here. And for the 69 million Americans expected to attend weddings this year, it means having to shell out hundreds and even thousands of dollars. More
A vacation shared with friends or relatives can be the stuff of everlasting memories -- unless squabbles over finances turn close relationships into ancient history. More
Big Data is such a fast-growing field that employers are still figuring out exactly which mix of skills they really need. Even so, they're hiring like mad. More
Nearly 100,000 borrowers received checks for less than what they were owed under a settlement reached between the government and 13 mortgage servicers, the Federal Reserve said. More
Piles of student loan debt are leading many Americans to put off saving for retirement, buying homes and even getting married, a new survey finds. More
These Americans can't wait until they can apply for health insurance under the new state-based exchanges, scheduled to open for enrollment in October. More
The Senate approved Internet sales tax legislation on Monday, moving it one step closer to enactment and paving the way for consumers to pay billions more in sales tax on online purchases. More
Park insiders suggest vacationers this summer prepare for long lines, truncated visitors center hours, locked restrooms and overflowing trash cans, thanks to federal budget cuts. More
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a long-debated Internet sales tax law Monday -- paving the way for millions of consumers to start paying sales tax on online purchases. More
The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would allow 45 states and the District of Columbia to require online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases. Here's how it would impact your online shopping bill. More
Government cutbacks at the airports got you worried about flight delays? Travelers at these airports had the best odds of leaving the gate on time last year, according to the Department of Transportation. More
The housing rebound has given new life to an old, but little-known sales practice called "pocket listings" where realtors keep certain homes reserved for serious buyers only. More
Congress reacted swiftly when furloughs of FAA air traffic controllers caused a surge in flight delays. But even without the cutbacks, travelers at these airports feel lucky when they depart on time. More
Despite a rocky job market, the U.S. still tops the list of places around the globe that students want to live and work post-graduation, according to a survey from Universum. More
Hurt by low interest rates, retirees should consider steering their portfolios beyond bonds, according to Rob and Tom Fross at Fross & Fross Wealth Management. Play
The Department of Education announced that its upcoming financial aid forms, known as FAFSA, will ask for income and financial information from both same-sex parents -- instead of just one. More
Demand among homebuyers is so high in some parts of the country that builders are holding lotteries to determine who gets the right to purchase a home in their latest developments. More
When her job was eliminated in a corporate shuffle, foodie Jill Foucré turned up the heat on her passion, opening a cooking supplies store that offers classes. More
More than 50,000 people and roughly 60 corporate donors have pledged nearly $23.7 million to The One Fund Boston, while crowdfunding campaigns have raised more than $2.8 million. More
H&R Block is sending $25 gift cards to customers who filed their taxes in company-owned locations and were impacted by a processing delay of returns claiming education credits. More
An American Lung Association report says America's air was less polluted in 2012. Not only did that improve health, but it resulted in big financial benefits. More
These 10 cities had the highest level of year-round pollution and some of the highest incidences of heart and lung issues as well, according to the American Lung Association's 2012 rankings. More
Raising a special-needs child is frustrating, chaotic, rewarding -- and very, very expensive. The author shares his family's challenges caring for their severely autistic son. More
While President Obama's 2014 budget proposal would violate his oft-cited pledge not to raise taxes on those making less than $200,000, it doesn't do so by very much. The lion's share of new revenue he proposes would come from the highest income households. More
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