Challenges at the polls, voter confusion and potential problems with provisional ballots in many key states are among the top Election Day concerns for voting rights groups and the presidential campaigns themselves.

Although small-business hiring dropped by 0.89 percent during October, it represents a slight recovery after a decline of 2.55 percent in September, according to the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index.

Though Medicares been a touchy election issueand cause for concernmost seniors say they have strong confidence in the federally funded health insurance program.

In a bid to cut down on risk, Hartford Financial has offered some of its annuity clients cash for their contracts. The move is based on market volatility.