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.

Love can hurt — your bank account

From the first date until the time you finally head down the aisle, you can easily have spent more than $40,000 on vacations, jewelry, wedding expenses, and meals out, according to BusinessWeek's calculations .

Who's No. 1? $14.3M License Plate Buyer

Man pays record amount for car license plate at Abu Dhabi auction.

As Economy Slips, Yacht Sales Skyrocket

Your home's value might be falling, but these billionaire toys are appreciating.

Would You? Work 4 Times a Month and Make $115,000

Sites like SugarDaddy.com lure young women by offering them far more money than they could get in most professions. What's wrong with this picture?

How to tell if now is the time to refinance

A sharp drop in mortgage rates has sparked a wave of refinancing. But not everyone qualifies. Here is a guide on whether refinancing might be a good option for you.

Consumer Spending Stalls in January

Looming recession discourages Americans from spending.

Fund managers: Keep cool in volatile market

Stock markets are likely to remain volatile for some time dogged by persistent worries about a U.S. recession and the credit crunch, fund managers said on Wednesday, with Fidelity advising investors to keep their cool.