Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, will go private

Roomba maker iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday and will turn over its business to a pair of Chinese companies and go private, capping a years-long fall from grace.

China Vanke Bondholders Reject Proposal on Bond Extension

China Vanke failed to secure bondholder support for a one-year extension of a bond payment due Monday, as debt continues to plague the Chinese property sector.

U.S. stock futures little changed ahead of year's last full week of trading

Investors are taking stock as the end of the year fast approaches. U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday, as investors look ahead to the last full trading week of the year.

Japan Manufacturers' Mood Brightens, Backing Rate-Hike Case

The Bank of Japan's tankan corporate survey showed that major manufacturers have remained upbeat following the Tokyo-Washington trade deal, which cleared some of the tariff uncertainty that muddied ...

Fortescue to Take Full Control of US$101 Million Copper Miner Alta

SYDNEY--Fortescue will acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper in a deal valuing the Canada-listed miner at about US$101 million.

The deadline to enroll in Obamacare is Monday if you want coverage to start Jan. 1

An Obamacare banner flies in front of an insurance agency on Nov. 12 in Miami. The deadline for enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans is Dec. 15 for coverage beginning Jan. 1.

Hassett says Trump would have 'no weight' on Fed's decision-making if he's chair

Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, on Sunday dismissed concerns that he would simply push Trump's agenda if he's chosen as the next Fed chair. Speaking on CBS News' "Face ...

Stocks risk a stir-up in last trading push of the year. Where to put your money.

The stock market is bracing for a wild week of last-ditch trading for the year. The clock is running out for investors looking to make last-ditch moves before the calendar flips to the new year. This ...

Here's how to check up on a financial adviser before you invest your money

It's easy to do your due diligence before hiring a financial adviser: You can use BrokerCheck to see if the adviser has any disciplinary black marks.

Aging in Place Has Always Been About Community—Just Look to ‘The Golden Girls’

Why people are turning to their friends, family, and financial planners to find their way of aging successfully.

My Taiwanese immigrant friend started working in Walmart for minimum wage and retired with $2 million. What was her secret?

Can you work a minimum wage job and retire with $2 million? A gentleman reader asks this question: "We read news about some people making six-figure incomes while living paycheck to paycheck. My ...

'This feels like an opportunity': I'm 55, earn $78,000 and have no kids. My mother gave me $10,000. What should I do?

My mom just gifted me $10,000 and I'm stumped about my next move. I'm 55, female, single, make $78,000 a year and live in Oklahoma. I have no kids. I have $60,000 left on my mortgage (with a 3% rate) ...