Family
IRS Rules to Allow Joint-Filing by Same-Sex Married Couples
Krystal Steinmetz on October 25, 2015
The IRS is officially recognizing same-sex marriages with new rules that treat all married couples, regardless of sex, equally.
11 States Where Police Sell Confiscated Guns to Citizens
Karla Bowsher on October 23, 2015
A growing number of state laws encourage or require police departments to sell the firearms that officers confiscate, putting the weapons back on the streets.
Hospitals to Avoid: Here’s the ‘Low-Down Dozen’
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2015
Learn about the 12 U.S. hospitals that earn the lowest ratings for preventing five dangerous and potentially deadly infections.
Some Things Are Not Awesome: A Lego Shortage is Looming
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2015
As the holidays approach, the Denmark-based Lego company is scrambling to keep up with demand. But American Lego lovers may be spared.
FCC to Release Data in Battle Against Robocalls
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2015
The commission hopes ongoing publication of robocall phone numbers and complaint details will help developers make more effective weapons to block the onslaught.
Marijuana Use Has Doubled — But Who Smokes It Most?
Karla Bowsher on October 23, 2015
Pass the joint, teens and young adults: You are not the only ones using significantly more marijuana these days.
365 Days of Great Weather: The Ultimate U.S. Road Trip
Karla Bowsher on October 22, 2015
A climatologist has mapped out two year-long road trips around the U.S. that keep the driver in temperatures around 70 degrees throughout the entire time.
How and Why the Government Snoops Through Your Phone
Karla Bowsher on October 22, 2015
At a congressional hearing, new details became public about how and why federal law enforcement tricks your cellphone into giving up information.
Sorry to Say, Women: The Gender Pay Gap is Widening
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2015
As men’s earnings grow at twice the pace of women’s, analysts parse the data and try to explain why. Here are some of the theories.
Most States Get Poor Grades on Teaching Money Skills in Schools
Krystal Steinmetz on October 20, 2015
But one state is head and shoulders above all the others. Find out how yours ranks.
Stunning Increases: Drug Prices That Have Shot Up 400 to 1,200 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on October 20, 2015
A new report suggests that hedge funds and private equity firms are responsible for the soaring cost of many drugs.
5 Affordable Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2015
Offering a different vibe and fewer tourists than Oahu and Maui, there’s no shortage of cheap things to do on Hawaii’s Big Island.
How Your Drinking Habit Is Killing the Economy
Karla Bowsher on October 19, 2015
The increasing costs of Americans’ drinking are giving the economy a hangover, according to the government.
Bad News, Seniors: Social Security Benefits Unlikely to Increase in 2016
Krystal Steinmetz on October 15, 2015
Here’s why your rising cost of living is not expected to be covered by a cost-of-living increase.
Wal-Mart: Boosting Workers’ Wages Helps Sink Profits
Krystal Steinmetz on October 15, 2015
The retail giant’s stock took a plunge on Wall Street, but the company projected investments would pay off in coming years.
How Economists Caught Cheating College Students
Karla Bowsher on October 27, 2015
At least 10 percent of college students cheat on exams, according to one study. But there is a simple way to stop the practice in its tracks.
Science Reveals the Best Ways to Win Over the In-Laws
Karla Bowsher on October 14, 2015
Trying to woo prospective parents-in-law with gifts and dinners might be a waste of money, according to a study.
Obamacare Open Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 14, 2015
If you weren’t happy with the health insurance you’ve had this year, you’ll soon have a chance to go shopping for a new plan.
End of an Era: Playboy Says No to Nudity
Krystal Steinmetz on October 14, 2015
After 62 years featuring naked Playmates and models, the magazine is shifting gears. Here’s why.
New Tesla SUV Equipped With Heavy Duty Tax Break
Jim Gold on October 14, 2015
If you can afford the accessory-laden electric vehicle, you may be able to drive it through the “Hummer Loophole.”
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