Consumer-directed health plans can help contain health care spending for years after theyre put into place.

Nearly 40 percent of older workers who lost their jobs during the recession said they are still unemployed.

All franchise operators are closely watching this potential assault on the arms-length status long enjoyed by operators to shield themselves from actions taken by franchisees.

America used to be a nation of savers, but no more. These days, about half of Americans are putting away no more than 5 percent of their income.