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For many, spring can symbolize new life, new ambitions, and -- if you're lucky -- a new job. But... more
Wage disparities persist Photos

Though wage data show women slowly catching up to the median weekly wages of their male... more
Let matchmaking strategies boost your job hunt Photo

Job hunting is often compared to dating. And if you've ever dated, you know the most successful... more
Cover letter tips that could help new grads

This is not going to be a banner year for new grads to be job hunting, so every advantage to stand... more

Can the Auto Industry Survive?

Runaway Prius driver, patrol officer recount burning brakes as Toyota reputation suffers blow Video

EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Before he called 911, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the "stuck" accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel. The pedal didn't move. more
Dan Neil: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing: The mind-blowing 1950s version was cooler, but . . .

It goes about a zillion miles an hour, looks tougher than jailhouse steak and has explosive bolts in the doors, but before getting to the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing, if I may, a nod to the old (1955-1957) Gullwing. more
Ford rolls out all-electric van Photo

Ford Motor Co.'s first all-electric vehicle made its Los Angeles debut this week at the Petersen Automotive Museum, a fitting locale for a manufacturer to take a successful product from its present lineup and push it into the future. more

Buying your perfect sofa Photo

Buying a new sofa—one of the largest and most-used pieces of furniture in your home, scene of much reading, TV-watching, snoozing and everything else-ing—is not a task to take on lightly. more
Decor selection help Photo

I've seen plenty of strange collections in the course of my career. Some were more attractive than others, but in every case they expressed the personality and passions of the collector. And because of the commitment that went into assembling them, many of these unusual collections were more... more
Inflatable sofas give traditional style a twist Photo

Are you the type who likes your tradition with a twist? Your outdoors with a touch of indoors? Maybe what you (and your patio) need is a giant inflatable sofa. more

Real Estate Secret: Fixer-upper homes have special FHA loan program

The word "as-is" can indeed be one scary phrase. Especially when buying a home in today's market where foreclosures and short sales that need fix-up work are plentiful. more
Why making homes affordable doesn't work

The complaints about the success -- or lack thereof -- of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) are getting louder. more
Lara Spencer's home: Made for the modern family Photos

Host of "The Insider," and her husband, a former CNN anchor, left behind a bucolic 1901 carriage house and adopted furniture, art and accessories for a 1960s California home. more
Kitchen island can adapt to your needs, space Photo

Designing a kitchen island is a lot like taking a refresher course in middle school math. more
How small is too small? Photos

See how one family mixed old and new to create a bigger living space for their growing family -- without selling their house. more
Dream-house raffles aren't always a dream

Pay just $100 for a million-dollar house? It could happen. Just read the fine print. more