With news of the U.S. debt downgrade, it's time to get a basic explanation of the bond market

A personal finance expert dispels the myth that you need thousands of dollars to start investing. She shares tips on how to build your investments starting with only $50.

During this week's rout, $2.5 trillion in value has evaporated from global balance sheets. And economists say the panic was prompted by politics — not economics.

There's more than a whiff of market panic in the air. Still, the underlying concerns about a slowing global economy are real….

U.S. growth figures out today reinforce the sluggish pace of the U.S. recovery, but it's not all bad according to economic Chris Low of FTN Financial. Weekly jobless claims, which can be used to measure layoffs, have improved since July.

Exactly what is the Chicago daily deal company trying to sell investors?

There are safe bets, and more speculative tactics

As the deadline to raise the debt ceiling approaches, one financial planner says ignore the politics and stick with your long-term investment plans.

These are unsettling times….

The Chinese video-streaming website Xunlei provides access to billions of stolen songs, movies and TV shows. Despite violating U.S. law, the company is planning to IPO on the American market.