Big states set to make mortgage deal real

New York and California will join just about all the other states in a settlement with the nation's largest banks aimed at helping homeowners struggling with loans bigger than the value of their homes, according to a person familiar with the talks.

Fewer young adults hold jobs than ever before

The share of young adults with jobs has hit its lowest level since the government started keeping records just after World War II.

Behind Romney's Bain retirement deal

Working in private equity can be lucrative. But leaving private equity can really pay, as everyone has learned recently from Mitt Romney.

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