Consumer

RISMEDIA, February 17, 2011—Despite the bone-chilling winter weather, Houston's housing market heated up in January 2011, recording the first increase...

RISMEDIA, February 17, 2011—(MCT)—It's difficult for people to visualize all their connections with friends, family, classmates and colleagues—a Web of...

RISMEDIA, February 16, 2011—Most home buyers who claimed the federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying their first...

RISMEDIA, February 16, 2011—(MCT)—When it comes to how couples handle their money, there are differences between the sexes, a new...

RISMEDIA, February 15, 2011—(MCT)—In a move that had been widely anticipated, the Obama administration said last week that it wants...

RISMEDIA, February 15, 2011—(MCT)—Many consumers have been leery of shopping online, and they may have had reason to worry. For...

RISMEDIA, February 14, 2011—(MCT)—More than 100,000 struggling homeowners could get help from a $2 billion program that California is launching,...

RISMEDIA, February 14, 2011—(MCT)—Less sodium, more fish, smaller portions and—surprise—more fruits and vegetables were among the highlights of the updated...

RISMEDIA, February 14, 2011—Utilizing remote workers can often be troubling for supervisors and managers, many of whom may find themselves...

RISMEDIA, February 12, 2011—(MCT)—With the economy starting to recover, consumers feel better about spending again—and that spare cash is going...