More than 3.5 million couples in the United States are in "commuter marriages."

Instead of waiting for your retirment to find a home for your senior years, try living a "blended life" that anticipates long-term needs.

NEW YORK Mitt Romney says they're "job creators" and vows to come to their aid as president. Newt Gingrich visited them on his "jobs and growth" bus tour. President Barack Obama calls them "the engine of our economy."

Julianne Malveaux: Demographic trends mean African-American politicians and voters will have to shift, too.

How rich is Mitt Romney? Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number. Now you're in Romney territory.

Mitt Romney would be among the richest presidents in American history if elected — probably in the top four.

Dealing with the big challenges would require both parties to stop fighting long enough to provide each other cover on difficult decisions.

Some U.S. companies start to report lower fourth-quarter earnings and gloomier forecasts.