Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

For many couples, prenups, death and bank passwords are taboo, says TD Ameritrade Valentine’s Day survey. Yet they need to plan for unforeseen events

A fact-check of President Trump’s claims on the economy and trade in his State of the Union address.

The Economy grew in Q4 as solid consumer spending offset weak business investment and stockpiling.

Choice Hotels rolls out an extended-stay hotel chain that can do well in a recession. Other firms are launching slump-resistant products, services.

Consumers who miss credit payments or amass more debt will see falling credit scores under new FICO standards. On-time payers will get a boost.

Hiring managers focus most on millennials, followed by Gen Z, with baby boomers trailing. They’re most intent on retaining Gen X.

More starter homes are getting built, and that means more millennials may now be able to afford a new house after years of struggling.

Tesla’s Elon Musk made another weed joke as stock topped $420, which is a pot reference. He paid a $20M fine in 2018 for a misleading marijuana gag.

Twenty-four states and 48 cities and counties will raise their minimum wages in 2020. The movement toward $15 an hour is building.