WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas. See full story.

When you swipe your debit card in these spots, you may find someone swiping your money. See full story.

You can claim two tax deductions: the mortgage interest and depreciation for the property. See full story.

A vacation can be even more satisfying when you get financial help for your trip via the tax code. See full story.