Traditional retirement is undergoing transformation. For many, it's likely to happen later, and it may involve work.

Homeowners are not the only ones having difficulty paying their mortgages. Owners of commercial properties, from office buildings and industrial parks to malls and resorts to hospitals and medical buildings are all feeling the pressure. And as of Tuesday, the cracks are officially beginning to show.

Dealers may be financially motivated to give you a costly loan, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.

If the mortgage market collapses this week, just “Blame it on Rio,” as that is where this week’s market update is coming to you from.  After all, with the volatility of last week’s shortened trading week, and the volatility sure to come next week as we give thanks, we need to put blame somewhere.