Holiday Spirits Lift the Liquor Industry
Think you're stressed out during the holidays? The six weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are crunch time for liquor companies
Where the Affordable Suburbs Are
Demand—and prices—for homes in the best suburbs remains strong. But good deals in good communities exist if you know where to look
Even Hot Housing Markets Can Go Cold
Nationwide, strong markets like Provo, Utah, are beginning to feel the housing slump
Does the Housing Plan Go Far Enough?
Even as Paulson unveils his long-awaited plan to help homeowners, there are many questions
Billionaire Marriages: Why Get Hitched?
With Google CEO Larry Page's wedding planned for Dec. 8, BusinessWeek takes a look at what billionaires risk when they tie the knot
Northeast Home Prices Remain Strong
Unlike the rest of the U.S., the region has seen price increases for the past six months. But a bad bonus season could change that
Time to Hedge Your Home?
Housing prices continue to slide, and analysts see more declines ahead. Should you hedge against a housing crash by betting on a futures market?
The Ethics of Tipping and Regifting
Yes, you should show gratitude to those who help you throughout the year, but do so with sense and sensitivity
One Man Who Gives Thanks Daily
Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch, diagnosed with terminal cancer, has some words to live by that ring particularly true on Thanksgiving
Great Places to Raise Kids—for Less
Family-oriented neighborhoods with the most affordable homes and the best schools may be hiding in places you've never heard of