Hot Property: Hilary Swank hopes to sell her 9-million-dollar baby
Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank has put her Mediterranean-style house in Pacific Palisades on the market for $9.495 million.
View ArticleHigher taxes may not hammer dividend stocks
If Washington allows tax cuts to expire at the end of the year, taxes on dividends will nearly triple for the highest-paid Americans. That's led some experts to warn of a looming collapse for popular...
View ArticleThe challenging lives of caregivers
Nothing is harder than watching a loved one suffer, and caring for an ill family member stretches and challenges caregivers in ways they never imagined. Deborah Cornwall, author of the new book "Things...
View ArticleThanksgiving Foods to Avoid: Check out which holiday foods to stay away from...
The holidays definitely tend to center around food for most people, but if you're pregnant, some dishes may not be so safe. For the inside scoop on what holiday foods to pass up, here are a few tips...
View ArticleFamily Meals Matter: Loving those Leftovers
In many families, Thanksgiving leftovers are as anticipated as the big meal itself. This week, we are featuring some recipes using common Thanksgiving leftovers.
View ArticleThe Full Moxie: Countdown to Thanksgiving
Kind of a big day on the horizon. While we are one giant melting pot of a country and don't get credited for much of anything original, we do have a few things that are our very own inventions:...
View ArticleRecommended: Super Scratch Programming Adventure
Over the past few months, as my 9-year-old and I have explored ways for him to learn how to make video games, he's gotten quite passionate about Scratch.
View ArticleGive thanks for family
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and spending time with family. Sometimes it can be difficult to get your kids involved and excited about this meaningful day with food, family, football and...
View ArticleChild Sense: Prepare for the holiday dinner by thinking about challenges...
With Thanksgiving this week, I am sure you are looking forward to a large dinner with lots of relatives and friends. Understanding how to keep the younger children entertained, even if they are not...
View ArticleFrumpy Middle-Aged Mom: I need to nag someone now
By the time you read this, I'll be in Peru, scarfing down gourmet food, experiencing the novelty of spring in November, and preparing to haul my sorry carcass up the magnificent stone terraces at Machu...
View ArticleChristian Siriano's style pervades his New York flat
The massive round metal mirror in the foyer was one of the first purchases Christian Siriano made after winning the fourth season of "Project Runway."
View ArticleWhite dinnerware lets food shine
Blanc dishes are the blank canvases at restaurants. Like bright-hued brushstrokes, menu items stand out like an artistic composition on each white plate. Salads look so green, carrots so orange,...
View ArticleOn The Money: Making green choices at the store
The green revolution has reached well into the consumer realm, and created buying opportunities that can both have a positive impact on the environment and household budget.
View Article'Spiritual' estate planning passes on values of departed
"Spiritual" estate planning - deciding how to passed down money based on values - is becoming a hot topic for baby boomers who want to make sure their values are passed along with their money,...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: Weighing 529 plan withdrawals against tax credits
When it comes to paying a student's college costs, the choices can be tricky. Here with some advice for parents is Gregory Burke, a Sacramento, Calif., CPA and IRS tax expert.
View ArticleKids and Money: Income-based student loan repayment gets even better
While many federal programs are teetering on the fiscal cliff, a lifeline has been thrown to a plan that helps student-loan borrowers.
View ArticleSusan Tompor: Can you find holiday cash in the car seats?
Here's a money-saving thought: Can you find holiday cash in the car seats? No, not just a few stray nickels and quarters.
View ArticleSpiritual destinations: Attending religious services far from home
She was walking down the street in Monrovia, Liberia, feeling angry.
View Article'Cross' found in trimmed cemetery tree trunk creating a buzz
A groundskeeper whose brother died a few weeks ago in a car accident is finding comfort in a small but distinct cross discovered in a tree trunk at a Lafayette, Calif., cemetery.
View ArticleOur Time: Depression more serious as we age, expert says
Psychologist Debbie Serani says discovering depression early can save lives.
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