Dillie Nerios is a Florida food stamp recruiter. Her job is to sign up 150 seniors monthly in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Thousands of students in poorly performing public schools could soon get what amounts to a voucher from the state to go elsewhere -- or even get educated at home -- a move that could remove hundreds of millions of dollars a year from public schools.

If you’re like me, you waited until the final days of the tax season to file your returns. And if you’re like me, you’re thinking there ought to be ways to keep your finances organized throughout the year to avoid the mad scramble as April 15 approaches.

After all the payments and fees we remit to credit card companies, it would feel nice to get a little something back once in a while.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America says it will spend more than $10 billion to settle mortgage claims resulting from the housing meltdown.

"By saving frugally, we reap liberty, a golden harvest.” The Spartan King, Agesilaus, spoke those words 24 centuries ago, and they are still true today. Here are some financial goals to consider when choosing your New Year’s Resolutions.

When life gets busy, returning library books can become a low priority, and those fines really add up. If you are a Tempe resident whose tab is preventing you from checking out more books, you can wipe your slate clean by donating non-perishable food until Dec.31.

The state Board of Regents on Monday suspended the ability of the Arizona Students’ Association to impose its $2-a-semester fee amid questions of how the money is being spent.

The state Board of Regents on Monday suspended the ability of the Arizona Students' Association to impose its $2-a-semester fee amid questions of how the money is being spent.

The list of workshop topics and vendors for this weekend’s Self-Reliance Expo reads like a walking encyclopedia of preparedness and resourcefulness, everything from alternative energy to self-defense, sprouting and water purification.

Quick. How much are you paying every month just to have a checking account? And for ATM Fees? If you’re not sure, it’s time to find out.

WASHINGTON — For critical Senate races, Republicans are turning to the playbook that served them so well in the 2010 elections. They're saturating the airwaves with political ads detailing the perils of "Obamacare" and the nation's growing debt.

The Ben Avery Clay Busters will host its second annual sporting clays tournament and fun shoot Oct. 6 as a benefit on behalf of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

To achieve investment success, you don’t have to start out with a huge sum or “get lucky” by picking “hot” stocks. In fact, very few people actually travel those two routes. But in working toward your investment goals, you need to be persistent — and one of the best ways to demonstrate that persistence is to invest automatically.

The Ahwatukee Thunder Baseball Club is having tryouts for 10U and 11U boys on Sunday at 4 p.m. Location TBD.

For many, going to college is the first experience handling their own finances. Follows are 10 tips to help make it easier:

WASHINGTON — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again, this time dropping below 3.50 percent for the first time on records dating back 60 years.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Risky lending caused private student loan debt to balloon in the past decade, leaving many Americans struggling to pay off loans that they can't afford, a government study says.

Phoenix police said another money scam has reached the Ahwatukee Foothills area, this time posing as a sweepstakes winning from Reader’s Digest.

With mortgage rates at historic lows, now may be a good time to buy or refinance a house, and the Internet has made it easier than ever to shop for a mortgage.

With mortgage rates at historic lows, now may be a good time to buy or refinance a house, and the Internet has made it easier than ever to shop for a mortgage.

June has proven to be a strong month for the Obama campaign. The president’s support for same-sex marriage, his executive order on immigration reform and the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare has put Team Romney on the defense as evidenced by Romney’s “flip-flop” on whether the individual mandate in Obamacare is a penalty or a tax.

Parents of college-bound students have a decision to make as offers stream in for their soon-to-depart teenagers.