On the eve of the 2012 elections, dozens of Americans have been asked about jobs, housing, retirement and other issues. A Chicago couple remain optimistic, despite unemployment.

Across the board, 401(k)s offering auto-enrollment features are up, boosting participation rates. Navigating the rules (and the notice requirements) takes a bit of practice

Ive never been overly vocal or critical about the whole skinny obsession. But when we have fashion experts deeming even an iconic, animated rodent as too fat for fashion, I feel weve crossed some kind of absurd line.

IRA asset allocations vary by age, balance and type, but the difference between genders is minimal, according to a new report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.