Oh deer: The rise of the ugly Christmas sweater
Tacky knits with reindeer-horned Stormtroopers and LED-sparkling trees have become a big business
Housing assistance for six-figure families
Rising rents around the U.S. are leading some cities to offer housing subsidies for the upwardly mobile
When faith-based holiday shopping goes wrong
Lawmaker's call to avoid convenience stores "not owned by God fearing Christians" tests limits of missionary zeal in marketplace
5 reasons why Americans pay so much for drugs
Other countries pay far less for prescription meds than the U.S. -- blame lots of marketing and a lack of bargaining
Why a hot holiday item may be a gift to your portfolio
Wall Street bets shares of one wearable-tech company's stock are poised for a happy holiday season (and beyond)
Beware of scams on Cyber Monday
Shoppers are primed to spend $3 billion today on online deals, but hackers are also ready for action
Why the latest hot Facebook app is raising concerns
You've likely seen friends post clouds of their most-used Facebook words, but how much data is it collecting?
Thanksgiving meal costs less, except at these stores
Cooks can give thanks this year for steady to declining food prices, although beware of some grocers
The rise of the breadwinning wife
While the gender pay gap remains stubborn, there's a growing share of women who out-earn their husbands
Should your turkey be taxed for climate change?
Demand for meat is growing worldwide, but it's coming at a cost to the environment
5 things to know about the biggest ever drug merger
Pfizer and Allergan have inked a record $160 billion deal -- what does it mean for investors and consumers?
Pass the mashed potatoes -- and the credit card
Why restaurants are giving thanks on Thanksgiving: Many Americans are going out to eat on Turkey Day
Why it's "buyer beware" on Black Friday
One giant retailer is the "worst offender" when it comes to selling items for higher prices on Nov. 27
Is this the most generous holiday gift ever?
One woman bought an entire toy store so she could donate the items to homeless kids in New York
Is anyone happy with Obamacare's exchanges?
UnitedHealth may leave the exchanges, co-ops are folding, and some consumers feel burned by price hikes