Once relegated to the basement, the information-technology department has ascended into more forward roles throughout the workplace. But close working relationships with other departments hasn't always been easy.

What has driven the market into its sudden white-knuckle ride has been the fear that central banks may soon start bringing to an end their unprecedented policy of low interest rates and easy money.

You can give away as much as $14,000 this year tax-free to anyone you want. And you can pay for a person's medical and tuition expenses directly as well.

Branching out beyond your local market will likely require incurring additional operating expenses and making other adjustments. So identify them in advance and create a budget and strategy.

Utility boosters point to dividend yields that now average 4%, plus slow but relatively predictable profit growth of 4% to 5% annually over the next few years.

Al Lewis says the [baseball card] sector is overrunning the economy, that [baseball card] services really don't produce anything and that the [baseball card] system may require another bailout.

For married couples planning their retirement, a mortality forecast can be a do-or-die financial issue or the surviving spouse.

While paternity leaves is expanding, many men are still reluctant to take the time amid fear of losing status at work and lingering stereotypes.

For some job seekers, the root cause of their rejection may come from a surprising place—their credit report.

Taxpayers with foreign accounts must file by June 30, a highly unusual tax deadline that people miss at their peril.