Reporting from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev.

The veteran stand-up comic talks about piecing together a living, and eventually saving, when you're self-employed

Imagine working and not getting paid for it. It's more common than you might think. Wage theft happens when companies cheat workers out of earned income. Labor advocate Kim Bobo talks about the pervasiveness of this problem and how to fight it.

Sara Horowitz, founder of the Freelancers Union and author of "The Freelancer's Bible," shares tips and tricks for getting work, getting by and budgeting on an independent contractor's salary.

Americans are already being greeted with smaller paychecks thanks to new tax rates. How taxpayers at different income levels will br affected.

A new study from New York University says the groups of consumers who feel the most deprived are also those most swayed by their emotions.

We work day after day, year after year, to get ready for a future when we hope we won't have to work. But retirement isn't quite as simple as it used to be, says commentator Chris Farrell.

Generation X is aging into a sweet spot for advertisers. The 35- to 50-year-old crowd is ready to buy cars, homes and other big-ticket items. How will established brands appeal to the notoriously cynical, frugal generation?

How can I get my aging parents to talk openly about their financial situation? Is it a smart move to retire overseas? Are there any downsides to credit cards that help pay down my student loan debt? LA Times consumer columnist answers listeners' letters.

The end of the year is a great time for a financial tune-up. Here are some smart money moves you can make to ensure a good New Year.