Edward Clark

When Hello Kitty was first proposed in the 1970s, executives at Sanrio worried the character was too simple and too childish...

Retirement as a single baby boomer is a fresh start—a chance to live exactly how you want, in a place that...

Most pizza chains thrive or falter on consistency, and one ingredient carries the bulk of that risk. Sauce can vary, and...

Money sitting in a flexible spending account can slip away if you do not use it in time. Many plans still...

It’s easy to picture gold bars or diamond rings when thinking about pricey things, but some of the costliest substances on...

After decades of saving, having extra money can feel like unfamiliar territory. For retirees who built a solid cushion or benefited...

Data released by Monster shows that job searches are rising sharply as companies prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Employers are...

Big companies collapse all the time, but a few have grown into such giants that their fall could send shockwaves across...

Taxes can shrink a retiree’s income, even with solid savings. Some states take a smaller bite out of Social Security or...

Generational change rarely happens consciously. More often, older systems fade because newer ones solve problems faster or more cleanly. The shifts...