More jobs in the higher education sector became available during the third quarter of 2012 as this sector outpaces growth of overall U.S. jobs.

Americans fear developing Alzheimers disease more than any other major life-threatening disease, including cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, according to a poll from Home Instead Senior Care.

The federal pension agency says it will try to help the 2,300 Hostess employees enrolled in its single-employer plan, underfunded by $55 million.

United Technologies' fixed-annuity option in its 401(k) plan could provide retirement income guarantees for its participants, but there are costs involved.