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The U.S. economy grew more than previously calculated in the third quarter, led by stronger consumer spending and fueled by labor income gains that may stoke demand into 2011.

Consumer spending rose at the strongest pace in four months in July, supported by a small gain in incomes, offering hope that consumers will be able to keep contributing to a modest recovery.

Authorities in Europe and the U.S. are turning to “stealth taxes” to avoid drawing attention to the tightening fiscal noose.

Men 30 to 44 years old are increasingly likely to marry women with more education and income than they have.

Consumer spending plunged in September by the largest amount in nine months, reflecting the end of the government's Cash for Clunkers auto sales program. Incomes, the fuel for future spending, were flat.

Homeowners who don't want to lose money are renting out their houses rather than selling them. It could be a creative new income stream.

Average national SAT scores for the high school class of 2009 dropped two points compared with last year, a report out Tuesday ...

U.S. consumers spent more in June and pending sales of previously owned homes also rose, data issued on Tuesday showed, but the biggest drop in incomes in four-and-a-half years pointed to a slow recovery from the worst recession in decades.

Homemade YouTube videos are becoming a source of entertainment and income.

It's tax day at the White House and both President Obama and Vice President Biden have filed their tax returns.