Amid the highest unemployment rate in four years and the lowest consumer confidence since 2002, consumers are closing their wallets. Consumer spending fell 0.2 percent, the largest drop since February, Read more»

I’m no Einstein, but conservationists and economists are telling us we can save gas — and cut down on our demand for it — if we drive a little slower. Read more»

I haven’t always been a model employee. I was young once, too. So there was a time when I figured that life owed me a little more than I was Read more»

We try to dodge illness and suffering all our lives. But really bad things still happen to people. Things you don’t want to hear or think about because you’re too Read more»

I recently sold my house after it was on the market for seven months. I didn’t get what I wanted for it, but I was satisfied with the sale knowing Read more»

I like to follow golf because the fans know the players by their first names. From the time Arnie hits the ceremonial first drive at Augusta National, followers flock to Read more»