Amazon is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Amazon Prime Day, its own version of Black Friday. The one-day sale starts at midnight July 15 and is available exclusively to Prime …

Two-year community colleges are just as good as four-year colleges and universities in the eyes of most U.S. adults, a new survey has found. Results of the Gallup poll show …

The federal government is asking search engines to keep a watch for suspicious ads and search results relating to phrases such as “student debt forgiveness’’ and “Obama student loan relief.’’ …

With U.S. homeownership at a 20-year low, more middle-age Americans are snatching up rentals, driving up the cost of apartments and other rental housing. A new report by Harvard University …

Top U.S. tech companies, including Apple, Google and Facebook, are warning the Obama administration not to impose policies that they believe could weaken the encryption programs that are meant to …

A majority of Americans say lower gas prices are making a big difference in their finances but they aren’t bolstering the economy as some had predicted, a new survey shows. …

When it comes to looking for a job, college graduates shouldn’t just focus on salary, benefits and perks. What matters most are the answers to two basic questions: Is there …

The happiest workers in the United States live out west. That’s the finding of a new report by social media intelligence company Brandwatch and jobs site Monster.com that analyzed more …

Some U.S. hospitals are charging uninsured and out-of-network patients 10 times more than the actual cost of patient care, according to a new study published in the journal Health Affairs. …

Europe’s largest bank, in an effort to stem sluggish growth and boost profits, is eliminating up to 50,000 jobs in next few years as it cuts costs and sells unprofitable …