Your Money: Financial Advice From the Divorce Trenches
Some advice from those with firsthand experience of divorce may help you avoid the financial pitfalls of a split.
How to Pick a Divorce Lawyer
Readers weigh in on the best way to pick a divorce lawyer.
Shortcuts: When ‘Customer Service’ Seems Anything But
Sometimes it is hard to remember that the person on the other end of the phone line is not the enemy, but staying calm can help.
Panel Sees No Need for A-Bomb Upgrade
Amid concerns over an aging stockpile, federal advisers have concluded that programs to extend the life of the nation’s nuclear arms ensure their destructiveness for decades to come.
Ohio Sues Credit Rating Agencies
In the suit, the state’s attorney general asserted that Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings provided misleading ratings that led to hundreds of millions of losses for state funds.
Talk to The Times: Editor for Digital Initiatives
Jim Schachter is answering questions from readers.
Stocks Finish Lower on Economic Concerns
Investors are increasingly wondering about the speed of the economy recovery and they are questioning the fast-paced rise of technology stocks.
Patient Money: How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight
Hot lines, online groups and organizations that charge fees on a sliding scale are options for finding help.
Sunday Styles Preview: Hip-Hop’s New Steps
Jerking is a Los Angeles dance phenomenon that comes with its own dress code.
Shopping With ...: Boundless Cheer
Laura Guido-Clark, a product designer and consultant, shopped for nature-inspired holiday décor that’s practical, too.
NFL Union Opposes Call for Reporting on Teammates
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion.
Obama Raised Issue of American Held in China
The Chinese government has held an American oil geologist on suspicion of stealing state secrets for nearly two years, prompting President Obama to raise the issue during his visit to Beijing.
Sony Ericsson's Infinite Hope for a Turnaround
Sony Ericsson hopes to differentiate its new smartphones with an "Infinite Button" that links entertainment and communications. But will it ever be sold in the United States?
Williams Scores Three Times In Fins Win
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
Northern England Hit by Floods After Heavy Rain
The military deployed intense rescue efforts to conduct house-to-house searches for people trapped in their homes.
Social Q’s: I Ordered the Ants!
This week answers to readers’ questions about customer service, how to tactfully handle a friend’s weight gain and other issues.
Off the Charts: From Leader to Laggard in 11 Years
Since 1998, the dollar’s weakness has been a major contributor to the United States stock market’s fall from global grace.
European Central Bank to Be Pickier on Loan Collateral
In a move to prepare the ground to unwind emergency liquidity measures, the European Central Bank has tightened rules for collateral it accepts against loans.
Lawal Leads No. 21 Georgia Tech Past George Mason
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to a 70-62 victory over George Mason on Friday in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
As Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal, New Sanctions Weighed
Officials from six countries and the European Union expressed disappointment that Iran had not accepted a deal to export most of its enriched uranium.