In a blow against labor unions, FedEx is launching a campaign to fight federal legislation that would make it easier for its workers to unionize.

In order to promote more transparency in corporate structures, the SEC is planning to propose that companies reveal how they pay lower-ranking employees (in addition to executives).  

Derivative markets just got a little safer as a group of large banks and money managers agreed to provide more disclosure and reduce their risk.

Car makers are confident about meeting the new fuel-economy standards set forth by the Obama administration.  

California made a large attempt at health-care reform in 2007 and 2008 and now, its experience is informing the nation's own tackling of the health-care issue.  

Not only are the new government rules on fuel efficiency helping the environment, they are also helping to refocus the automotive industry, says Obama.

The new director of the White House Office of Drug Control Policy gives his first interview in office to the Wall Street Journal, sharing his policies and priorities as the new drug czar.

A change is coming - to your 401k plan that is. Democrats in Congress are pushing for changes that will make the 401k even more lucrative to employees.

Financial brokers will be held more liable for their actions as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) is calling for regulatory action against brokers to be made permanently available to the public.

The presidential election has many of us focused on one big choice that will affect our futures. But we should also think about our financial futures and address some of the key areas where we've been slacking this fall. Karen Blumenthal suggests a few items worth tackling.