Your house isn’t a piggy bank

Your home equity could keep you afloat in retirement or bail you out in an emergency — but not if you spend it first. U.S. homeowners...

Study finds kids busy with structured sport find time for free play

TORONTO — Parents who fear that kids in organized sport spend less time on just-for-fun activities can take heart in a new study by researchers at...

Dads on diaper duty demand more change tables in restaurant bathrooms

Goo gle gaga: Parenting in the age of Alexa and her ilk

Hey parents: What if there was a machine that could respond to your kids’ every command, never tiring, even if they ask it to tell jokes...

Turning your health data into a “wellness score” might not be good for you

Cameras watch us almost everywhere we go. We know the internet tracks our searches and purchases, and our smartphones can be used to monitor our activities...

Danish designer uses runway to make statement on burqa ban

COPENHAGEN — An Iranian-born designer made more than a fashion statement in Denmark on Wednesday by showcasing models wearing the conservative Muslim niqab, and others dressed...

How much money should you have left when you die? Likely less than you think

CALGARY — How much money should you have left when you die? While not the most appealing topic to consider, it’s a vital aspect of a...

Spa and beauty industry campaign hopes to fill 30,000 jobs

NEW YORK — The spa and beauty industry is growing so fast that 30,000 jobs are going unfilled. A “Get Your Dream Job” campaign is aiming to change...

How to reduce plastic, foil and other kitchen disposables

Disposables have become a mainstay of many American kitchens — plastic baggies, plastic wrap, paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic straws and more. Reducing or even eliminating...

9 expenses to pack in your moving budget

Moving comes with a long, expensive to-do list. The average cost for a local move from a two-bedroom apartment or three-bedroom house ranges from $400 to...