2013-05-24 00:23:43
Planning a summer getaway? Don't forget to put 'watch out for ID thieves' on your checklist.
2013-05-23 00:27:13
Thousands of mom bloggers have been embraced by brands they endorse, but there are issues in how they work together.
2013-05-17 00:23:38
Among some of the survey findings by InsuranceQuotes.com, 41% of policyholders incorrectly believed standard insurance covered mold damage.
2013-05-15 00:15:26
Pittsburgh's biggest bank is closing more local branches as customers increasingly embrace electronic banking.
2013-05-14 00:01:11
A new survey shows consumers need to do a better job of understanding credit scores.
2013-05-12 00:23:01
How to handle a boss that tried to convince you to buy home party products, and being mistreated by bigoted co-workers should be addressed.
2013-05-12 00:22:01
Spring is the perfect time to go through old records and shred information that is no longer needed - and to clean up your credit report.
2013-05-12 00:21:19
New college graduates have been working on their leadership skills, but now it is more important to be a team player and a problem solver.
2013-05-12 00:03:33
With the average cost of a new vehicle now around $30,000, it's no surprise that car loans are getting longer and longer.
2013-05-09 00:14:24
Although May is National Moving Month, this advice is good all year long.
2013-05-05 00:25:18
Understanding your personality color -- and the colors of those you deal with -- will enhance your career and your relationship with others.
2013-05-05 00:22:04
A good work history should overshadow firing. Plus, being passive-aggresive is not the way to deal with office situations.
2013-05-05 00:19:59
Consumer Reports recently shone a light on oversold cancer screenings that might confuse rather than clarify.
2013-04-28 00:21:53
Annoying overdraft fees bounced higher last year despite efforts by regulators and consumers to fight them.
2013-04-28 00:14:23
Consumer Reports tapped its large readership to rate 13 diets representing two categories, commercial plans and do-it-yourself plans.
2013-04-28 00:07:02
Most people are procrastinators, especially in dealing with matters of finances and death. But make sure you have an estate plan ready.
2013-04-28 00:03:15
Employee is free to leave abusive boss whenever she likes -- no one should tolerate that kind of treatment.
2013-04-28 00:02:03
Want to network with the CEO of a public company or the president of a university? Start running.
2013-04-25 00:19:16
In retrospect, Janis Belkowski said she should have hired a plumber to repair a leaking outside faucet.
2013-04-25 00:13:34
Sabrina Lamb, an author and financial literacy educator urges parents to teach their children about responsible finances.
2013-04-23 00:12:37
Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary to speak at an investor conference to help Pennsylvanians learn to grow, protect their assets.
2013-04-22 00:03:42
Here's what to do if you owe back taxes, or couldn't file your personal return on time this year.
2013-04-21 00:06:19
To find the ultimate chocolate experience, taste testers at ShopSmart nibbled on thousands of boxed bonbons.
2013-04-21 00:01:14
What you need to know about some of the latest recalled products.
2013-04-14 00:26:43
Nothing we eat is 100 percent safe, but there are easy ways to cut your risk of getting sick.
2013-04-14 00:19:29
Owner/boss' wife chips in, but upsets the employees.
2013-04-14 00:19:06
The key to buying a business is research, research and more research.
2013-04-14 00:15:28
Question: I'm considering moving from my current apartment. Is it better to rent or buy a home?
2013-04-14 00:05:49
Want to see what the future could look like for working mothers? Look inside a company run by one.
2013-04-11 00:22:52
The Dirty Dozen, which the IRS compiles every year, lists a variety of scams that crooks use to separate taxpayers from their money.
2013-04-09 00:18:09
A coalition of nonprofits operates sites throughout Allegheny County to provide free tax assistance to low-income individuals and veterans.
2013-04-07 00:16:21
Workplace physical layout has created a lot of problems. Also: How to enter the workforce after years caring for a special needs child.
2013-04-07 00:11:46
To help shoppers choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a list of the top used cars.
2013-04-07 00:04:00
The coworking movement goes beyond traditional offices -- to places like 21st Street Coffee and Catapult in Garfield.
2013-04-04 00:27:03
Some people use federal withholding as a forced savings plan, contending they aren't disciplined enough to save on their own.
2013-04-03 00:03:31
The grocer is among the retailers tinkering with self-checkout technology as it limits those aisles to loyalty card users.
2013-04-02 00:22:23
Many financial advisers say it could be better to combine old company retirement accounts or roll all of the old accounts into an IRA.
2013-03-31 00:17:34
When it comes to laundry, Tide rules. But Consumer Reports' tests found lots of subpar performers. Here are the details
2013-03-31 00:08:48
Pranksters beware: That joke you've got planned for a cubicle mate may be no laughing matter.
2013-03-31 00:02:13
Everybody knows video stores are dead. Dead as an idea and dead as a business. Except Miguel Gomez.
2013-03-30 00:02:54
A nonprofit group is offering a free guide to help protect older Americans at risk for financial abuse.
2013-03-28 00:24:07
A growing number of financial advisers have recognized that the traditional concept of portfolio diversification has become too narrow.
2013-03-28 00:06:11
A Mt. Lebanon woman thought a pellet gun or a rock created the "large hole" in the outer pane in one of her double-pane kitchen windows.
2013-03-27 00:37:53
Longterm bonds may not be a safe bet if interest rates start heading back up.
2013-03-24 00:24:55
It's easier than ever to score deals on clothing and accessories, says ShopSmart, a magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports.
2013-03-24 00:21:36
For seniors, Medicaid is a very important resource covering more than 65 percent of all nursing home care.
2013-03-21 00:37:35
The grocer is going all out in competitive market with lower costs and customized coupons.
2013-03-21 00:36:21
Part of EQT's effort to increase demand for the natural gas that it's extracting from the Marcellus Shale appears to be paying off.
2013-03-20 00:08:33
Despite the economic recovery and Wall Street's rebound, Americans aren't feeling more optimistic about retirement.
2013-03-19 00:28:32
New research finds the proper use of mobile coupons could significantly pump up unplanned grocery spending.
2013-03-17 00:21:20
More businesses and institutions are creating policies that restrict employees and visitors from smoking on their property.
2013-03-17 00:13:47
Question: I was promoted to a deputy director position, but am not included in any activities. How can I stop being a token deputy?
2013-03-17 00:12:45
We all love free stuff -- and the Internet is bursting with giveaways and coupons that let you nab cool things without spending a penny.
2013-03-17 00:08:11
Can a collaborative culture be created without impeding work/life balance?
2013-03-14 00:44:03
Non-relatives can be claimed as dependents on federal taxes -- even those keeping a boyfriend or girlfriend at home.
2013-03-14 00:25:31
The residents of North Point Breeze had a problem with commuters monopolizing the parking spaces in front of their homes all day long.
2013-03-13 00:12:25
An estimated 56 percent of Pittsburgh-area renters cannot afford to meet the expenses for a two-bedroom apartment.
2013-03-10 00:28:04
Residential housing in the Pittsburgh region staged a strong rebound in 2012 from the low point following the nationwide housing crash.
2013-03-10 00:22:06
Consumer Reports' tests of more than 100 vacuum models show that when it comes to cleaning, trendy vacuums can be more than skin-deep.
2013-03-10 00:21:59
Gene Natali Jr.'s "The Missing Semester" teaches high school and college students how to manage money, save and use credit responsibly.
2013-03-10 00:19:41
Business meetings, seminars and events this week:
2013-03-10 00:17:15
Question: I will be receiving a significant tax refund. What's the best use of the money?
2013-03-10 00:11:25
If your resolutions for 2013 include achieving a better work-life balance, your calendar holds the key to your success.
2013-03-10 00:09:51
Even when workers are passionate about their jobs, they won't be engaged in the workplace unless they click with bosses and trust execs.
2013-03-10 00:06:53
Complaining is not a wise move. Your objective is not to overturn the previous decision, but to influence the next one.
2013-03-03 00:23:48
Our boss's wife was recently given a position in our department, clearly against the company's nepotism policy. What would you suggest?
2013-03-03 00:08:59
Many credit card users can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by using credit cards -- and they may not even know it.
2013-03-03 00:08:35
Employees of U.S. Steel's Gary Works in Indiana want to be paid for the time it takes them to put on protective clothing their jobs require.
2013-02-28 00:14:26
When a customer told contractor Brien Murphy that she would not pay a $3,270 balance, he had two options.
2013-02-26 01:16:36
The sharing trend that became popular with Zipcar is likely to expand to other aspects as consumers focus less on conspicuous consumption.
2013-02-24 00:27:48
"When you have somebody who is not being punctual, it sends the message that they don't care, they aren't respectful," one CEO says.
2013-02-24 00:26:27
Most Americans are crafting their own version of meaningful work in their later stages of life.
2013-02-24 00:23:22
The probability that a person will need some form of institutional care increases as we age. How will we pay for it?
2013-02-24 00:21:50
Some advertisers have a way of stretching the truth to get consumers to open their wallets.
2013-02-24 00:12:29
After receiving a complaint about female co-workers who wore revealing outfits, I asked readers to share their views on professional attire.
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