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In 2009, the Internal Revenue Service audited just one in four of the largest corporations, the lowest rate in more than 20 years, the report said.

On most issues retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stevens took the wrong path precisely because he was so committed to the progressive agenda.

Opponents said there was no evidence that people with weak credit are more likely to be bad employees.

Millions of taxpayers did not realize that to have the credit deducted from the total amount of taxes owed, they are required to complete a new form, Schedule M.

While more states are beginning to require personal finance instruction, there aren’t enough that do, experts say, and the quality is inconsistent.

Parents should beware: the main ingredient in talent is dedication, and children have to supply that themselves.

The health law requires insurance companies to cover annual checkups, immunizations and screenings without charge in all new policies.

Here's why new flood insurance policies are currently unavailable.

Reader comments on this week's Your Money column, which makes the case for teaching personal finance in school.

If you're carrying credit card debt, it's worth trying every so often to find a lower rate.

MasterCard's new Web shopping mall, cheaper destination weddings and other consumer-focused items from Friday's Times.

The MasterCard Marketplace site relies on technology that monitors customer behavior and uses the data to help merchants tailor their product offerings.

After one of the largest IT infrastructure overhauls in history, the old phone company doesn't look or act the same.

Mohnish Pabrai borrows investment principles from Warren Buffett and entrepreneurial legends.

Much maligned, ARMs are the right choice for many homeowners.

Economic indicators in these metros have gone from bad to worse, with no sign of recovery.

Flight attendants and pilots find fault with potential US Air/United tie-up. Analysts think the latter might have a better fit with Continental.

Financial reform will not assure that we'll be too safe to fail.

Cardholders at mercy of dubious airline, hospitality rewards rules.

The seventh step of our 31 Steps to a Financial Tuneup is to increase your student loan payment.