The Senate Banking Committee narrowly approved legislation that seeks to ban abusive credit-card practices. The bill is likely to face modification before it hits the Senate floor.

The Senate Banking Committee narrowly approved legislation that seeks to ban abusive credit-card practices. The bill is likely to face modification before it hits the Senate floor.

Funds that were closed are now reopening to new investors because they need new cash to offset heavy redemptions.

Funds that were closed are now reopening to new investors because they need new cash to offset heavy redemptions.

As mortgage rates fall to near historic lows, some builders are offering even lower interest rates, in an effort to lure buyers amid the slow selling season.

As mortgage rates fall to near historic lows, some builders are offering even lower interest rates, in an effort to lure buyers amid the slow selling season.

Health-care expenses are becoming an even bigger part of the retirement equation, and more experts are recommending health savings accounts, or HSAs, to help.

Health-care expenses are becoming an even bigger part of the retirement equation, and more experts are recommending health savings accounts, or HSAs, to help.