Higher energy costs concern consumers (Post-Bulletin)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Retirees Madeline and Philip Ammon are feeling the financial pinch as their home energy costs climb while their income -- primarily Social Security -- remains mostly stagnant. The Laurel, Md., couple

BABY BOOMERS ALL GROWN UP: Preparation is key to boomers' financial future (North County Journal)
When baby boomers peer into their future, they see retirement looming large. Some are prepared, others not so much.