Congress must act to prevent a big cut in fees to Medicare doctors. But a short-term solution now will mean soaring costs for older Americans later.

Fed chair Janet Yellen is signalling a gradual interest rate hike this year. Here's how to be ready.

President Barack Obama highlighted the recovering economy as well as proposals for free community college, increasing trade with Cuba, and building more infrastructure.

These changes could easily balance the program for the next 75 years. But reaching consensus on the mix of reforms is the real challenge.

Federal agencies consider new rules about inflight calls.

A bill heading to the president's desk grants veterans and their families automatic in-state status at all public colleges, potentially saving them time and money.