As Silicon Valley rides a recovery in the technology sector, local companies have said they will beef up their work forces. But judging by California's employment data, such hiring has yet to happen.

Helping your children understand as much as they can about the economy, your job situation, the recession, and how your family is dealing with hard times is very important. Being honest and optimistic with your kids will help everyone survive together.

Busy investors often look to simplify their financial lives. Target date funds appeal to this instinct. But when money is concerned, it's often the complicated details that matter.

Make sure you're not leaving any health insurance money behind as the end of 2009 nears.

More parents are ditching their 529 plans after major losses and choosing to manage their child's college fund themselves.

Background checks are more intense in this terrible job market, pushing more people to legally clear their criminal records.

The hedge fund crowd has sent Cadbury shares rising on expectations that Kraft will up its takeover bid. But everyday investors should consider buying Kraft, writes Brett Arends.

Interest rates in the U.S. have little room to fall lower. Some foreign countries are beginning to increase rates, and when the U.S. follows suit this trend could mean higher interest payments and inflated prices for imports.