More Cities and States Might Boost Minimum Wage in 2016

2015 was a great year for minimum-wage hikes, and the momentum is likely to continue. Find out what 2016 holds in store.

7 New Year’s Resolutions No Mom Should Make (and 7 Better Options)

Moms are setting themselves up for failure if they decide to make one of these their New Year’s resolution.

New Study Reveals the High Cost of Being a Female

Women — on average — earn less and pay more for many products than men. The solution, however, may be at their fingertips.

How to Make Free Thank You Notes

In three minutes, you can turn this season’s holiday cards into free thank you postcards. The only cost is the stamp.

10 Festive Uses for Glass Bottles and Jars

Glass containers plucked from your recycling bin or bought secondhand make for custom yet inexpensive decor and gift projects. These simple tutorials will show you how.

7 Foods Your Pet Should Never Eat

Pets love treats, especially “people food.” But in many instances, refusing to give the treat does your pet a favor — and may even save its life.

5 Gift Ideas When Cost Is No Object

Some extravagant ways to show you really care, including a gold-plated, diamond-encrusted game console and a limited edition watch that totally trumps last year’s Rolex.

Why Certain Online Games Lead Your Kids to Overeat

A study shows how online games with images of food in them are linked to an increase in childhood obesity.

Why Hop Production Is Really Hopping This Year

A growing love of craft beers helped push hop prices to record highs this year, making 2015 a banner year for hop growers.

The 16 Best Cities to Ring In 2016

Some of the most popular destinations for celebrating New Year’s Eve are also among the most expensive. But you don’t have to spend a mint to have fun in these cities.

Get Free Car Repairs With Secret Warranties

Car manufacturers frequently offer warranties almost no one knows about that can save you thousands of dollars.

Female CFOs Earning More Than Male Counterparts

The average working man’s wage growth continues to surpass that of the average woman, but the opposite is the case among some corporate executives.

What Our 2015 Google Searches Reveal About Us

You might expect “fluff” to dominate the top Internet searches of the year, but that’s not necessarily the case.

The Very Best Last-Minute Gift for a Kid

A hoverboard may generate more immediate excitement, but giving shares offers potential for profits and some priceless long-term lessons.

5 Attitudes Americans Hold About Christmas

Christmas is coming, like it or not. Here’s a look at how Americans feel about the holiday.

Christmas Day and You Forgot the Ham, or Ran Out of Toilet Paper? Don’t Panic

Here’s what’s open on Christmas Day. This year, the options go beyond 7-Eleven and Chinese restaurants if you need something, or want to eat out.

Shopping for a New Job in 2016? Retail Posts Grow, Change

The retail industry employs nearly 16 million people to sell food, clothing, home furnishings and general merchandise to consumers and will be hiring through 2024, officials predict.

5 Green Home Upgrades That Also Buy You a Tax Break

Adding one of these renewable-energy systems to your home could lower heating or cooling costs — along with your tax bill. Here’s everything you need to know.

Why Are Americans Ditching Broadband Internet?

The percentage of American homes with broadband has fallen from an all-time high of 70 percent in 2013 to 67 percent this year. What is going on?

Taxpayers Will Have More Time to File in 2016

Taxpayers will have a few extra days to file federal income tax returns next year — and in some states, the deadline will be later than in others. Find out why.

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