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By now, most pet owners have asked some version of the same quiet question while locking the door behind them: *Do they know how long I’ll be gone?* The answer, like most things involving animals, is stranger and more ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My wife and I have a wonderful companion in Julia, a loving, playful four-year-old King Charles Spaniel. There are two situations that are concerning.

The first occurs when one of us leaves for the ...Read more

The American dream of owning a home has never seemed further out of reach for young people. You can hardly blame Gen Z and younger millennials for adopting an economic nihilism that prioritizes the here and now — whether...Read more

Dear Mrs. Mary Hunt: My name is Abby. I am 13 years old. So, my mom got your book, "Raising Financially Confident Kids." She is on Chapter 9, and she wants to do that -- give your kids money and make them buy their clothes...Read more

WASHINGTON — A standoff has developed between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and the Detroit Three automakers over executives' attendance at a planned hearing next month on vehicle affordability.

The Texas Republican last month ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The land below the Beverly Hills flagship store of luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has been sold to a New York investor as the owners of the department store chain sell property to pay debts.

Neiman Marcus, ...Read more

If I were keeping track of the number of responses from my readers that are filled with praise and gratitude, there would be thousands of hash marks next to Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner. And the word used most often to...Read more

Irene Sofia Lucio has played numerous parts that she loved, but the actress said that the character that resonates with her the most is the one she’s currently playing on Broadway. “I come from a long line of ...Read more

There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland – than a walk straight down the spine of the old town. Stretching from a hill-topping castle to a queen’s ...Read more

Busy week coming up? Cook up these easy poached chicken breasts infused with the flavors of the ubiquitous Vietnamese sauce nuoc cham in your slow cooker on Sunday. Then enjoy the leftover chicken three different ways over...Read more

Q: How long can I safely freeze certain foods?

A: Freezing food is a smart way to cut waste and save time, but even frozen food has limits on quality. While frozen items kept at 0 F (-18 C) remain safe indefinitely, their...Read more

Years ago, I was traveling to Vienna on a freezing day and stopped into a restaurant on the outskirts of town. I ordered the goulash and was astounded with its flavor profile and cozy comfort as the wind was howling ...Read more

After a recent move, we realize it’s time to lighten the load. The excess books, knickknacks and record albums need to go, but so do the pounds. As a trained chef and recipe developer, I cook and eat all the right foods....Read more

I’ll be honest: I don’t often get creative with my salads. If you come over for a homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3966589">Read more

If I had to choose just one dessert to eat for the rest of time, I’d pick brownies. They are rich, homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3966588">Read more

Mortgage rates could briefly drop below 6 percent in 2026 which could unlock parts of the Las Vegas Valley housing market, according to a new forecast.

Lending Tree’s 2026 Housing and Economic Predictions report expects...Read more

At the big banks and the boutique investment shops, an optimistic consensus has taken hold: the U.S. stock market will rally in 2026 for a fourth straight year, marking the longest winning streak in nearly two decades.

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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealers were in open revolt against parent company Stellantis NV for much of last year.

Poor corporate decision-making had tanked sales, the retailers said, while a mishmash of overpriced ...Read more

Robo-advisors automate the investing process for you, making it simple to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets — and they cost much less than a typical financial advisor. It’s little wonder that many investors ...Read more