American prisons are fast becoming the world’s worst nursing homes, increasingly filled with aging criminals who can barely walk, let alone commit another crime. The idea that we should lock up people ...

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After eight straight months of holding interest rates steady, the Federal Reserve could finally be gearing up for a rate cut -- and that's big news for savers. Once the Fed starts lowering rates, ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Under presidential pressure and a lot of speculation, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to the federal funds rate this week — the first Fed cut in nine long months. At the same time, ...

FORT JACKSON, SC – Every Tuesday before dawn, hundreds of hopefuls line up with exposed midriffs to be weighed and measured at this South Carolina Army base, which takes in more recruits than any ...

Despite concerns about a slowing U.S. economy, the U.S. consumer seems to be remaining strong, at least according to the latest data. Investors still might want to take a closer look at which retail ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The battle over a proposed property tax cut is heating up less than a week before the vote is set to be taken, which could lock in the reduction. Council member Jimmy Peluso ...

Talk of rate cuts has spurred fresh optimism in markets and the economy. However, looser Fed policy might not translate into easier housing-market conditions. Morgan Stanley said a potential rate cut ...

The health and stability of the Social Security system are on the minds of Americans who are close to and in retirement. More than half of Americans who aren’t yet retired lack confidence that they'll ...