Author: Medora Lee, USA TODAY

Starting next year, unused 529 education savings money can be rolled into a Roth IRA, giving kids a head start on their retirement.

There are many reasons to file taxes early, like faster refunds and avoiding theft. This year, Jackson Hewitt’s giving you a chance to win cash too.

The FTC says banning noncompete agreements would stoke innovation and wages, but opponents say it could end up the opposite. Here’s why.

The FTC says banning noncompete agreements would stoke innovation and wages, but opponents say it could end up the opposite. Here’s why.

Millions of job switchers forget to bring along their retirement funds. A U.S. lost-and-found database should help reunite people with their money.

California will enact a contentious fast food law on Jan 1 despite a referendum petition. A group says that’s illegal and filed a lawsuit to halt it.

Indices slid on Friday after Thursday’s market rebound brought hope for the late-year rally.

Southwest Airlines may be the most hated airline by customers, but Wall Street still likes it. The company expects normal operations to resume Friday.

Shoppers get a chance to clean up at mega sales after a pre-Christmas storm ruins retailers’ plans to finally clear out a glut of inventory.

Inflation is finally easing, but many Americans are already thinly stretched, data show. Some may even be living from hand to mouth.