Ultimately, more were affected by the weather forecast than the weather itself. Dire predictions are also common about the retirement prospects for Americans.

Large institutional investors, including pension funds, have their sights for 2014 set on alternative investments, such as real estate and real assets, according to a survey by BlackRock.

ING and NBCUniversal team up to promote an initiative to encourage people to discuss their personal financial issues.

A comprehensive review of class-action rulings last year reveals that a 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a 2011 Wal-Mart case has had a substantial influence in discrimination matters.