Family Finance

A Nonprofit Like No Other: Corporations with Surpluses Connected to Organizations in Need

Finding part-time work in today's economy -- whether out of necessity or to supplement your income -- can be a daunting task. The challenge for many people is finding an opportunity that fits their busy lifestyles, but also offers good pay, a flexible schedule and a pleasant work environment.

Career Advice for Parents and Students: Automotive Technology Offers High-Tech Career Paths

Parents, if becoming an automotive technician is not high on your list of career choices for your child, it's time to look again. High-tech systems unheard of 30 years ago are now common on the nation's fleet of vehicles; stability and traction control systems, adaptive cruise control and variable valve timing, to name a few.

Grandparents Inspire a Lifelong Love of Cooking

Talk to any professional chef, and almost all will tell you a story about how they spent time with a grandparent in the kitchen, learning to make a special dish, hearing family stories, or just sharing wonderful times together.

Helping Injured Workers Get Back on the Job Faster

Getting hurt on the job is the last thing most people think of when they head into work each morning, but it happens more often than you think. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were 4.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses reported in 2002.

Lack of Health Care Keeps More Workers from Going Solo

You've thought about leaving your job and working for yourself, but the security of your company's health coverage is holding you back. You're not alone.

No Time to Go Back to School? Consider Online Courses

The next time you drive around your hometown take a good look around. That new office building, apartment complex and grocery store under construction represent your community's future.

Share Your Pain and Win a Prize

The Internet and search engines have changed the way we get information and shop for products and services. From your computer, you can do everything from finding out who won the National League pennant in 1960 to ordering a pair of pants -- and you can do it in your pajamas if you feel like it.