Labor Dept. Seeks Better Disclosure of 401(k) Fees Millions of participants in 401(k)-style retirement plans would receive more information about the costs of those programs, a move that could help boost savings, under a rule proposed by the Labor Department Tuesday.

Philly Hearing Today on Diversity in Building Trades

When Bruce Patterson testifies tonight before a Philadelphia mayoral commission about diversity in the construction industry, he'll be talking about something that's neither white, nor black, but green. Green, as in getting paid. "It's a construction industry problem," said Patterson, the African American owner of Patterson Construction Co., who says businesses can sink in the time it takes them to get paid. "It's a small business problem."

Now's a Good Time for a Personal Finance Checkup

The midpoint of the year is always a good time to evaluate whether you're on track to meet your financial goals. With the U.S. economy being assaulted on multiple fronts, it is even more vital to run a fine-tooth comb through your financial practices and projections. Here are some key questions you should be asking.

Web's Where It's at for Networking

Step aside Chamber of Commerce. When it comes to networking, the World Wide Web is where it's at.

Merill Lynch Faces Age Bias Lawsuit

A former stockbroker for Merrill Lynch & Co Inc. has filed an age bias lawsuit against the investment bank, his lawyer Andy Kabatof Haber Polk LLP said. 65-year old Lou Telerico, of Aurora, Ohio, the former top money maker for Merrill Lynch in Cleveland claims his former employer fired him after he refused to leave at their request.