Hurricane Sandy Anniversary 2014: Flood Insurance To Rise For Many NYC Homeowners
Global warming and an indebted national flood insurance program are driving up rates for some of NYC's poorest homeowners.
ISIS Hostages: The Harrowing Lives Of The Captives And The Last Days of James Foley
A New York Times report reveals the bleak and terrifying existence of captives in the custody of the Islamic State group.
NYC Ebola Patient Craig Spencer's Symptoms Worsen During 'More Serious' Phase
Symptoms worsen for New York City's first confirmed Ebola patient, though health officials say that's not unexpected.
Kaci Hickox: Meet the Nurse Speaking Out Against Ebola Quarantine
After spending a month fighting Ebola in Sierra Leone, a nurse who tested negative for the disease calls for more "humanity" toward returning health care workers.
Federal Recognition Granted For Same-Sex Marriage In Six More States: Holder
The U.S. announces federal benefits for same-sex married couples in six more states.
Middle-Class Americans Living With Regret About Retirement Savings
A new Wells Fargo study on retirement finds one-third of middle-class Americans aren't saving a thing.
Federal Reserve Officials Tell Banks They're Not Too Big To Be Broken Up
Federal Reserve officials are warning banks "bad behavior" could lead to being "dramatically downsized."
Madonna, Other New Yorkers Claim 'Forgotten Funds' from $13.3B State Account
Celebrities, thousands more flock to cash in unclaimed funds from state coffers.
Private Student Loan Borrowers Lodge More Complaints About Default Risk: CFPB
Complaints about private student loans and the challenges of paying them off have soared, according to the CFPB.
In 401(k) Fee Case, Supreme Court Tackles Future Of Retirement Savings
Depending on how the Supreme Court rules, employers may be forced to drop high-fee mutual funds -- and scramble for liability insurance.
Delinquencies On Consumer Loans Fall To Record Low: American Bankers Association
Consumers paid down personal loans and auto loans more quickly in the second quarter.
The 1 Percent: How Men and Women Compare in the Top Income Brackets
Despite much progress since the 1980s, there's still a pretty sharp divide between men and women in the uppermost income brackets.
Government 'YELP,' Courtesy of CFPB, Draws Business Outcry About Consumer Complaints Narratives
Financial services industry reps register their complaints with regulators' consumer complaints proposal.
More Than 700 Infants Potentially Exposed To Tuberculosis At Providence Memorial Hospital In El Paso
Parents were notified by letter this week, and offered free screenings and treatment.
Guilty Verdicts In Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella Food Poisoning Case
Former executive Stewart Parnell was convicted of conspiracy five years after a nationwide salmonella outbreak.
The Queen Speaks Out On Scotland After Independence Referendum
Queen Elizabeth issues a rare statement following Scotland's No vote on independence.
Consumer Finance Regulators Move to Oversee Large Auto-Lending Companies
Nonbanks that make auto loans face stricter supervision under a new rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
As Congress Aims To Improve Child Care, Low-Income Families Still Grapple with Access
Advocates say inadequate federal funding for child care in the U.S. most limits low-income children and parents.
Corinthian Colleges Faces Predatory Lending Lawsuit Over Student Loans by CFPB
Feds accuse the for-profit college company of using unfair debt-collection practices against students who've taken out loans.
California Public Employees' Retirement System, Or Calpers, Dropping Hedge Funds
The decision, which will take a year to implement, is the latest in a series of hits the hedge fund industry has absorbed.
Will Apple Pay Earn Oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
Georgetown law professor Adam Levitin explains how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could regulate Apple's new pay platform.
Signs Of Subprime Lending Strains In Appliances, Autos: NYT
Are subprime lenders starting to reach the limits of extending credit to higher-risk borrowers?
Keep Medical Debt Off Credit Reports, Says Consumer Advocate Group
Regulators should curb medical debt collectors to better protect consumer credit scores, a new report urges.
Student Debt And Default Weighing On More Senior Citizens: GAO Report
More older Americans are carrying federal student loan debt -- and facing risks to their retirement.
Rising Prices Are The Biggest Economic Concern In Most Countries: Pew Poll
In 18 of 25 emerging markets, citizens say rising prices are 'gravest' economic concern.
Quitting Level for Workers Highest Since 2008
The number of workers quitting their jobs climbed in July, though still short of pre-recession norms.
U.S. Jobs Report: Unemployment For College Grads Up Slightly
New Labor Department jobs data illustrates the employment gap across educational levels.
Are College Grads Destined For Jobs As Baristas And Clerks? Federal Reserve Economists Explain
A new analysis examines unemployment and underemployment among recent college graduates.
Refinancing Mistakes Cost Homeowners Thousands: Study
The U.S. economy misses out on billions of dollars in consumer spending when homeowners don't refinance.
32 UN Peacekeepers Rescued in Golan Heights; Others Still Trapped
Dozens of U.N. peacekeepers from the Philippines and Fiji remain trapped or detained by Islamist militants.
