In a super-competitive job market, students these days can't afford to go without an internship. But some are skipping that step altogether and starting their own business.

There are a lot of ways to ease up on the amount of gas you consume. Some people just prefer to do it by tailgaiting behind an 18-wheeler. Francesca Segre reports on the art of hypermiling.

This week, Chris Farrell says he has less sympathy for people who gamble with home-buying.

To find a good home, you need the help of a good real estate agent. But how to find one? In part two of his home-buying series, Rico Gagliano helps you pick out an agent who will really work for you.

If there's a foreclosure on your house, what can you do to start repairing your credit? Tess Vigeland talks to housing expert Gabriel Del Rio about helpful things to do if you've lost your home.

The foreclosure rate in the U.S. is at an alarming high. Tess Vigeland met up with Monique Parker, who lost her home in Long Beach, Calif., to talk about what she went through in the foreclosure process.

This week, economics editor Chris Farrell offers his advice on diversifying a 401k, stopping credit card offers and using a power of attorney.

What if Americans were paid to be environmentally conscious? One company in Philadelphia is helping the city see a sustainability surge by offering rewards for recyclers.

Smoking has its hazards, but in moderation, enjoying a cigar can be an art form. For the tobacconist, it's a living.

With the nebulous condition of the student loan industry, it's more important than ever to be mindful of what you borrow for college. Amy Scott explores how students are handling their loans.