Kids and Money: The best gift is financial know-how
Few children would ever say all they want for Christmas is a piggy bank or a U.S. savings bond.
View ArticleWhen, and how, to give your teen a credit card
Is your teenager ready for a credit card? If so, how can you keep the spending from spiraling out of control? Take this advice from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling:
View ArticleTop shopping destinations worldwide
Our holiday season is in full swing. We are working on gift guides, toy tests, holiday cookie issues and more.
View ArticleBecome a toast master during a whiskey tour of Ireland
DUBLIN - True or false? Irish whiskey is practically the same as scotch whisky.
View ArticleSocial Security Q&A: Earliest age for benefits; delaying benefits
Q: What is the earliest age that I can apply for my Social Security retirement benefits?
View ArticleNew policy is urged on Plan B for teens
Doctors should give underage teenagers prescriptions for emergency contraceptives such as Plan B before they start having sex instead of waiting until a young patient's "plan A" goes awry, the American...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: Do I need to set up a trust?
It's one of the most basic questions in financial planning: Do I need a trust or not?
View Article10 tips for holiday shopping
First it was the door-busters dangled by America's retailers on Thanksgiving night.
View ArticleWedding story: International couple settles down in New York City
Love: Liana Yoo and Aaron Cohen
View ArticleSchullers loses court ruling in Crystal Cathedral case
Robert H. Schuller - the founder of Crystal Cathedral and the face of the globally watched "Hour of Power" television program - and his family will be paid just a fraction of the millions they sought...
View ArticleStaying safe in Mexico: Try these tips so you're not a target
As a frequent traveler to Mexico, I'm often asked about the safety issues due to the amount of violence and dramatic imagery shown in U.S. news.
View ArticleDiane Stafford: Underemployment is better than unemployment
Should you take a job that's beneath your skill?
View ArticleWorker centers a new voice for low-income workers
In Los Angeles, the CLEAN Carwash Campaign last year won a union contract, the first of its kind, for the largely Latino workers at Bonus Car Wash.
View ArticleEx-etiquette: Gift-giving disparity can be an indication of other problems
Q: How can I get my significant other to be fair to MY kids for Christmas? He always makes sure his kid gets really nice stuff and then he will get something really expensive for himself, but my kids...
View ArticleAna Veciana Suarez: Are men wired to be unfaithful?
"Men!" huffed a friend, more annoyed than angry. "Can't they keep it zipped?"
View ArticleLiving with Children
Whenever I talk on the subject of self-esteem, how the research strongly suggests that people with high regard for themselves have correspondingly low regard for others and that high self-esteem is...
View ArticleSay goodnight to boredom of 'Goodnight Moon'
In the 65 years since it was published, the classic children's book "Goodnight Moon" has lulled countless youngsters to sleep - not to mention doing almost the same to their parents, who often find...
View ArticleLiz Reyer: Getting temper under control will bring benefits
QUESTION: I've realized that I lose my temper at work once in a while, and people seem to be nervous around me. I don't want to have that effect on people; what can I do?
View ArticleVeterans find jobs, and new mission, in clean tech
When military veterans search for jobs, they often want more than a paycheck. Many say they look for rewarding work and a team of dedicated people focused on a common mission.
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