Chris Arnold  

By Chris Arnold
Experts say the current educational system and private-sector training efforts aren't preparing workers for job opportunities. So, a metal parts factory near Boston has done something unusual to ensure its workers have the necessary training: It started its own school.

By Chris Arnold
It's unclear how many mortgages are affected and legal questions surrounding them could mean more trouble for the nation's largest banks. 

By Chris Arnold
The U.S. economy gained more than 200,000 jobs last month. That's the latest word out Friday from the Labor Department. The unemployment rate has now fallen to 8.8 percent. The news is a bit better than most economists had expected. But at this pace of growth, they say it will still take several years before unemployment falls back to a normal level.

By Chris Arnold
Robot battles can be violent, noisy, and fun. High tech companies hope these clashes also turn on students to careers in industries that need their skills. "Getting into this definitely got me interested in the engineering aspect of things," says high school senior Dakotah Cleaver of Bloomsburg, Pa.

By Chris Arnold
The memories of what happened to retirement savings and stock portfolios during the financial crisis are still fresh in many Americans' minds, and the gridlock over the debt ceiling in Washington is making some worry. So what does this all mean for the average investor?

By Chris Arnold
The turmoil in the financial markets has pushed mortgage rates close to the lowest levels on record. But many Americans can't qualify for refinancing, and analysts say the government needs to step in to help.

By Chris Arnold
One reason for the continued gloom: It's too hard for many people to qualify for the low rates. But a new program the Obama administration is considering could help millions save an average of $2,000 a year through refinancing.

By Chris Arnold
Mitt Romney says that as governor of Massachusetts, he toed the Republican line and refused to raise taxes. But how was Romney able to govern a cash-strapped state for four years? We take a closer look at his actual record on taxes.