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Is Technology Making Waiters Obsolete?

on April 15, 2015

Some argue that adding touchscreen tablets at restaurant tables allows waiters to focus on customer service. But, where is the trend really leading?

The Cost of Attending Weddings (Not Your Own) Soars

on April 15, 2015

No wonder nearly half of people surveyed have said “thanks, but no thanks” to a wedding invitation in the past year because of the cost.

DIY Dinner ‘Kit’: From Doorstep to Table in 30 Minutes

on April 15, 2015

Businesses that help busy Americans put healthy, home-cooked food on the table are proliferating. Here’s the scoop on meal-kit delivery services.

Are Smartphones Smart Enough to Save Lives?

on April 14, 2015

Research looks at how our personal devices could be used collectively to warn of major earthquakes.

Insomnia? Color May Be the Problem — and the Antidote

on April 14, 2015

Experts say the colored light emitted from electronic devices may be to blame for many sleep troubles. Now new research suggests colored eyeglasses might address the problem.

Save Water and Extend the Life of Your Jeans

on April 14, 2015

Not only should you wash your jeans (way) less, but you should do it differently. Here’s the skinny.

YouTube Without Ads? It’s in the Works

on April 14, 2015

Here are the details so far available on YouTube’s plans to move to an ad-free subscription service.

Afraid You’ll Have to Work Into Retirement? It Could be Good for You

on April 12, 2015

Though its tempting — and common — to retire at 65, research suggests it might not be the best choice. How individuals and companies could shift their thinking for the benefit of both.

Can Amazon Make a Dent in Phony Product Reviews?

on April 10, 2015

Find yourself wondering if product reviews are real or not? Yeah, that’s a problem for the online retailer giant that has prompted it to take legal action.

U.S. Cities Where Women Out-Earn Men

on April 10, 2015

A recent wage analysis found that there are 22 cities in the U.S. where women earn more than men, but there’s a downside to most of these markets.

This is the Time to Hit the Highway

on April 10, 2015

Prices at the pump this summer will be at least $1 cheaper per gallon than last summer.

A Woman on the $20 Bill? Here Are the Finalists

on April 10, 2015

Sorry, President Jackson, there’s a growing campaign to replace your face on the $20 bill with a woman. They’ve narrowed it down to four candidates.

5 Reasons NOT to Buy an Apple Watch

on April 10, 2015

Tune out the hype and buzz about Apple’s latest gadget, and think about these sound reasons not to splurge on the new smartwatch. At least not yet.

Heads Up: Trial Credit Scoring System Weighs All Bill-Paying Habits

on April 8, 2015

Paying that cellphone bill on time, and other factors, will matter under FICO’s new approach to scoring many people — like college students — with little credit history.

Rave Reviews of These Diet Products Are Not What They Seem

on April 8, 2015

A federal judge hits weight-loss product promoters with $16 million fine to reimburse customers for deceptive marketing.

Here’s Why You’re Paying More for Your Contact Lenses

on April 8, 2015

Discount sellers, states and class action lawsuits are challenging a move by manufacturers that significantly increased the cost of lenses.

Should Parents Have to Pony Up for Kids’ Dental Bills?

on April 8, 2015

More than 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. have untreated cavities. Is it parental negligence to blame?

Microsoft Program to Tap the Talent of Autistic Workers

on April 7, 2015

The technology giant rolls out a plan to bring autistic workers into its headquarters. The program draws on people with disabilities who are uniquely abled in some professional settings.

Stanford for Free? University Expands Scope of Financial Aid

on April 7, 2015

Stanford is expanding its financial aid program, making tuition free for families who earn less than $125,000 per year.

‘Robin Hood’ Billionaire Buys $71 Million Palm Beach Home

on April 7, 2015

Hedge fund tycoon Paul Tudor Jones II, who has founded nonprofit organizations that battle inequity and other issues, snapped up a new six-acre estate in Palm Beach’s “Billionaires Row.”

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