Fewer workers are collecting holiday cash bonuses these days. Some folks will be treated to small token gifts — so is that better than nothing? Hillary Wicai reports.

Half of all charitable donations are made during the holiday season. Amy Radil profiles a donor who gives in secret.

Does the middle class exist anymore? Is it strictly a political term without any designation? John Dimsdale reports.

Identity theft is the fraud de jour, but old-fashioned con artists are still alive and well. A recent study looks at who's most susceptible — and it's not always who you might think. Apryl Lundsten reports.

What you need to know today about the personal savings rate. Are Americans really saving for a rainy day? Stacey Vanek-Smith does some digging.

The housing market is cooling. That's good news for buyers. Right? Janet Babin reports.

Keep your old customers close, but your new customers closer. Banks are rolling out the perks to get you to switch alliances. Lisa Napoli reports.

It's not everyday you land a gig on the Daily Show, write a bestseller about hobos, and portray a PC on television. Sean Cole profiles an unlikely financial celebrity.

The ceiling on insurance rates is falling, and that means you might be paying less to insure your home and car. Kai speaks with Liam Pleven of the Wall Street Journal.

In September, new home prices fell by the greatest amount in 35 years. So what's the outlook for employers who bank on a soaring housing market? Diantha Parker reports.