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'There is a strong degree of pessimism' among young workers about the future of Social Security.

Duffy the clown — aka Jed Selter — has found joy in retirement bringing laughter to kids.

Earnings are much more important, but 401(k) withdrawals have yet to make their mark

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If you want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, just get up.

The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire this month, potentially leaving millions of homeowners in the lurch. 

The auto workers' union is seeking a 32-hour workweek at 40 hours of pay, which could have implications elsewhere.

If you’re a burger eater, you’ll have plenty of reason to celebrate on Sept. 18. It’s National Cheeseburger Day, after all, and many fast-food and fast-casual chains will be offering deals to mark the occasion. McDonald’s MCD is even selling double cheeseburgers for a mere 50 cents.

Democrats are split over the issue of tougher bank regulations, as some of the party's lawmakers join their Republican colleagues in questioning the proposed rules.

Federal Reserve watchers think that with the economy seemingly headed in the right direction, Jerome Powell will try his best not to make any news next week.

Labor's bargaining power, the end of monetary-policy leniency, and struggles between U.S. and China are about to play a major role for multi-asset investors.

Virgin Galactic leads the list, but Boeing and Airbus are also among companies expected to increase revenue much more quickly than the S&P 500.