The $2-3 Trillion Nightmare; A Cheney-Bush production

The Cheney-Bush "administration" has concealed the horrendous costs of the war ($2-3 Trillion or more). It has bypassed the normal budgetary process, financing the war almost entirely through “emergency” appropriations that get far less scrutiny. Bush lied to us about the reasons to go to war, and was a coward for evading service in Vietnam.

'Sea change' seen in spouse's financial roles

Long-held stereotypes about marriage and money are biting the dust as couples grapple? with ?today's economic realities, according to our exclusive Elle/msnbc.com survey.

Detained and Harassed at Walmart for not showing a receipt

Reader J was detained and harassed by some Walmart employees on his way out of the store the other day. J had already put his receipt inside his wallet after purchasing a $25 shower rack when a Walmart employee demanded to see his receipt. J declined and continued exiting the store. That's when things got weird. First, he was grabbed by a Walmart e

Jamaica considers legalising cannabis

Jamaica is considering the legalisation of marijuana, a drug revered by members of the island's large Rastafarian population who say smoking it is part of their religion.

More people are tapping their 401(k) for cash

Trent Charlton knew the risks when he borrowed $10,000 from his 401(k) and cut his retirement savings in half.

What U.S. Workers Need: A Pillow

American workers need about 40 more minutes a sleep each day.

Obama cabinet would include Chuck Hagel as SecDef

Obama is hoping to appoint cross-party figures to his cabinet such as Chuck Hagel, the Republican senator for Nebraska and an opponent of the Iraq war, and Richard Lugar, leader of the Republicans on the Senate foreign relations committee.