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10 ‘poor man’s habits’ that anyone looking to save a buck could probably use
Pope Francis on Tuesday urged a group of young adults in Estonia not to be a “slave to consumerism.” You know, live within your means, forget the latest iPhone, brew your own cup of joe and leave that Louis Vuitton handbag for some other sucker. But it’s not just the pope preaching the art of frugality this week.
Instagram founders leave the company, but are Facebook’s privacy struggles to blame?
The Instagram co-founders said they are taking time off to explore their ‘curiosity and creativity again.’
My parents spent $1 million on my brother—how can I stop him from taking their estate?
‘All of the potential scenarios for my parents’ estate seem to benefit my brother in some way.’
How Weight Watchers’ skinnier name could fatten its customer base
Consumers view ‘wellness’ as a journey—one where they drink powdered protein shakes along the way.
Home insurance covers damage from a volcano, but not a flood
Hurricane Florence caused between $20 billion and $30 billion in losses to commercial and residential properties.
Yes, even your Starbucks drink choice is fodder for sexists
Figures show these fall beverages are not only popular among young women.
Home-price gains decelerate to 11-month low as housing market tries for a soft landing
Lean supply and strong demand have kept home prices rising out of reach of most buyers, until they started to balk. Now price gains are moderating - though not declining.
Do Instagram and Snapchat distort how teenagers see themselves?
People now hold themselves to ‘unattainable’ standards of beauty, a new paper says.
From hammers to hair clippers: How Trump’s trade war with China will affect you
Retailers and manufacturers have a lot to say about the new tariffs on Chinese goods.
My stepmother wants to put her name on the deed of my late father’s house, then she says she’ll split it
This man wonders whether his father’s widow is planning to keep the home for herself.
Elsewhere on MarketWatch House panel invites woman who accused FHFA head of sexual harassment to testify
A House panel invited a woman who has accused housing-finance official Mel Watt of sexual harassment to testify at a Thursday hearing where he is slated to speak about the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s business.
Trump claim of historic accomplishments elicits unintended laughter from world leaders at U.N.
President Donald Trump isn’t one reticent to give his administration a good review. But on Tuesday at least, he faced a skeptical audience.
Ted Cruz and his wife get heckled at D.C. restaurant over Kavanaugh support
Can’t a Republican get a peaceful bite to eat in D.C. these days? No, not if your name is Ted Cruz.
Google, Facebook, Twitter ‘have no incentive to inject bias,’ tech industry group says
As complaints about Big Tech’s anti-conservative bias stay in the spotlight, the industry is pushing back.
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