A "casual reader" of my column sent me an email last week because he wanted to make a point: "I am in charge of my personal happiness. I am in charge of my career path. I have a say in how the job... Read more »

A new study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy places Utah as the most charitable state in the country. Read more »

A private school in Texas has received a donation of $100,000 from parents of former and current students to help its business club gain real-life investing experience. Read more »

There are certain things every father should teach his children about money. Read more »

Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it... Read more »

Los Angeles Times reporter David Lazarus has found that prescription drug prices vary dramatically, depending on the pharmacy. Read more »

Studies show that minority groups are given fewer options while shopping for a home. Read more »

More than 7,000 Utahns who were foreclosed on by some of the nation's largest banks between 2008 and 2011 will receive checks for approximately $1,480 each this week, according to the office of... Read more »

I've noticed a number of behaviors many small-business owners struggle with that distract them from the things that are really important. Read more »

Social and economic policy implementation in the U.S. that affects family formation and the total fertility rate must consider the more expansive and lasting implications. Read more »

It's impossible to go through life entirely distraction-free. We have too much going on, too much to do, too much to see. However, I do think we have the power to improve our focus at key moments,... Read more »

Conventional wisdom that says women earn less than men has been challenged by a new study that says that gaps appear later in careers and hinge largely on choices such as family and and types of jobs. Read more »

Utah retained its ranking as the best state for overall economic competitiveness, according to the recently released report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. Read more »

In response to the increasing trend of parental dependance among 20-somethings, some families are using "family bank" systems to teach financial responsibility. Read more »

According to a recent survey, when asked the extent to which someone's style of dress at work affects his or her chances of being promoted, 80 percent of executives said "significantly" or "somewhat." Read more »

According to a report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the average worker in the private sector in the United States receives about 10 days of paid vacation and six paid holidays per... Read more »

The appeal of lost cost gave many companies incentives to have things manufactured in China, but other factors are bringing some of these manufacturing jobs back to the USA. Read more »

According to a study by Lifeboat, an organization that explores “the art and science of friendship,” 50 percent of baby boomers (those age 50-69) met at least one of their closest... Read more »

W!se, a nonprofit organization that focuses on financial literacy and education, has released its list of the best high schools offering personal finance courses, and two Utah schools were ranked... Read more »

We live in a culture that seems to require the worship of busyness. But maybe that isn't a good thing. How can we fill our time with meaning instead of just filling our time? Read more »

In preparation for the holiday weekend, the Better Business Bureau released advice on its website to avoid Memorial Day scams directed at military personnel. Read more »

With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »

The Department of Justice is suing the hospice company founded by Florida's Senate president, accusing it of submitting tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare claims for more than a... Read more »

The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for the United States to provide weapons to vetted Syrian opposition groups battling President Bashar Assad's forces in the... Read more »