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ETFs and even some market sectors can offer safety in the gathering market storm. The goal is to find stability that pays dividends.

Disappointing earnings pull the discount retailer's shares off a three-year high, but now is not the time to abandon the defensive play.

The rules can be confusing, so it's important to understand what you're allowed to do, and when, to maximize your retirement savings.

A study of 54 nations found a connection between progressive taxation and citizens' happiness. Good news for those who favor a tax system where the wealthy pay more.

Men could learn a little something from women looking to get a new set of wheels, consumer advocates say. Here's how the sexes shop differently.

The current climate is unlike anything most investors have seen before. But there are similarities to the period after World War II.

RFID credit cards offer convenience, but they're not entirely safe from identity thieves. Here's where you may be vulnerable.

There are now 2.7 million more poor households in the suburbs than in cities, thanks to long-term trends that have accelerated in the current economic downturn.

The market has been less volatile than expected so far this year. But it could get a lot riskier in the months to come. Here's what to watch for.

States that voted Republican in the 2008 election are doing better than those that voted Democratic, according to a recent study that uses credit score data as a measure of household financial health.

What do businesses do right -- or wrong -- when they provide phone-based customer service? Research points to some of the reasons why customers come away either satisfied or frustrated.

In the current downturn, federal assistance has helped avert a spike in homelessness, but that tap is now running dry.

To markets yearning for good news, low rates and money printing have been just the ticket. Also: Will Apple's surge continue, or will it mark a market top?

Looking for a tax preparer to guide you through the IRS' income tax maze? Arm yourself with these questions -- and ask all of them -- before you settle on a tax pro.

The news that the Fed intends to keep interest rates low should extend the bond rally, but ETF investors will want to steer clear of broad-market funds.

For family trips, spring break offers numerous opportunities to save money on travel expenses, from fares to accommodations.

I'd bet right now on a Greek debt default sometime this year. Here's a look at who'll get hit hardest -- and how the damage could be limited.

From accountable care organizations to insurance rebate checks, changes are under way for both providers and consumers.

You may not yet be ready to think about what could happen when you file your taxes next year, but political uncertainty could mean big changes.

Cyberthieves steal information worth hundreds of millions of dollars that is bought and sold every year in a thriving underground.