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In a controversial move President Barack Obama increased the minimum wage for federal contractors this past year to more than $10 per hour.

Here's round two of the 12 nastiest tax scams out there. Be aware of what the crooks will try to pull over on you!

It was eight years ago that Twitter moved onto the social media stage.  To celebrate, the company is inviting users to join its founders for a trip back in time...all the way to their very first tweet.

Be honest: Do you really know what a 401(k) is? Because a lot of people don't—even people who have one. Let us try to explain it to you.

The number of households worth at least one million dollars has hit an all-time high.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of new homes rebounded in January to the fastest pace in more than five years, offering hopes that housing could be regaining momentum after a slowdown last year caused by rising interest rates.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are moving higher as investors respond to the latest round of corporate deals.

Winning a gold medal is every Olympian's dream.  Olympic athletes can turn a gold, silver or bronze medal into lucrative endorsements, speaking engagements, books and advertising appearances.  There are some on Team USA who've done very well financially.  Who are the five richest American athletes competing at the Sochi Winter Olympics?

In a move that would make it the biggest provider of cable television in the country, Comcast is expected to announce today that it is purchasing Time Warner Cable.

The mall based in Syracuse and looking to expand into the hotel business is getting a "no" vote from at least one city leader.