The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday moved ahead with plans to speed the pace of union elections, even as Republicans in Congress threatened to derail the process.

Republican congressional leaders stressed a willingness Wednesday to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut due to expire Dec. 31, setting up a year-end clash with Democrats over how to pay for a provision at the heart of President Barack Obama's jobs program.

Americans are reporting concern about how financially protected their families are, according to a new survey of over 1,000 adults aged 30 and older conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. The survey was released today and sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company.

Bank of America (BAC) said Tuesday that its latest Merrill Edge mass-affluent survey found that 63% of the mass affluent are seeking financial information and guidance from established sources, such as financial advisors, versus, 53% in January. About 37% of the mass affluent are turning to their brokerage firm versus...

By avoiding certain open enrollment blunders, online health insurance provider eHealthInsurance says consumers may prevent themselves from going uninsured or getting stuck with a health insurance plan that is not the best match for their needs.

Michigan is launching a new state website aimed at matching Michigan residents with "tens of thousands" of unfilled jobs by offering workers and employers one-stop shopping for career planning, job openings and education and training, Gov. Rick Snyder told The Associated Press.

Idaho received a $20.4 million federal grant for an insurance exchange required by the federal health care overhaul, setting up a fight in the upcoming 2012 Legislature over whether the state should keep the money.

Nebraska should not wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the Obama administration's health care overhaul before it prepares a state-based insurance exchange, a leading hospital advocate said Wednesday.