Some Americans are already finished holiday shopping
About 1 million are in that category, and 34 million have already started -- while everyone else is largely annoyed
Plenty of pumpkins this year -- with one exception
After last year's poor harvest, the gourds aren't in short supply now, but don't tell that to some Starbucks customers
What your dog’s vet bill says about America’s health care
The pet health care industry is similar to the human health care system – for better and for worse
Economic forces that can turn protests into riots
Cities where perceived injustices spark violent protests have some things in common, like racial and income inequality
This tech giant is giving Apple a run for its money
In the computer category, Apple is still No. 1 in consumer satisfaction – but its big lead has nearly vanished
For higher profits, add women at the top
Including more women on a corporate board or the executive suite can definitely boost financial performance
Economists weigh in: How Trump and Clinton stack up
From free trade to immigration, each candidate has a game plan, and economists have been deeply examining them
How hard is it to claw back Wells Fargo's exec pay?
Clawbacks reclaim inflated executive pay in case of fraud or undue risk, but the bank’s rules may not make it easy in this case
Spending without telling your partner? That could spell trouble
Money can easily stress a relationship, but most couples agree on core financial rules (while also keeping some secrets)
The $400 million at stake in the Brangelina divorce
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, two of the world’s richest actors, reportedly have a prenup protecting their pre-marriage assets
Where does gender bias start? In the job ads
The large majority of help-wanted postings and tech job ads include "masculine" words, analysis shows
Rising food prices may harm the U.S. more than oil shocks
Worsened by climate change, swings in food commodities can ripple through the economy and slow growth
Where the psychopaths are: in prison -- and the CEO office
One out of five corporate leaders may be successful psychopaths, raising the risk of ethical or toxic behavior
What Social Security isn’t telling you
Before claiming, many Americans may not be receiving a full picture from the agency’s website or employees
What Apple’s iPhone shortages are telling Wall Street
While consumers may not have luck finding the new iPhone 7 in stores, investors are cheering