July 12, 2019, 6:00am Business
I was in church recently taking notes on the sermon with my smartphone when the first alert popped up. Read story
July 10, 2019, 6:03am Business
Can we talk? Read story
July 9, 2019, 6:03am Business
What happens in China, doesn’t always stay in China. In fact, when it comes to tough new garbage and recycling restrictions, they may migrate elsewhere sooner than you might think. Read story
July 7, 2019, 6:04am Business
Dear Helaine: I own a single-family home in the Silicon Valley. There’s about $1 million equity in it and an annual property tax of $2,000 (thanks to Proposition 13, which limits annual tax increases). Read story
July 6, 2019, 6:02am Business
The most important thing you can say to a new hire may well be: “Have you signed up for the 401(k) yet?” Read story
July 5, 2019, 6:00am Business
About 16 months ago, another person in need moved into our home just as someone else was moving out, prompting my husband to make a request. Read story
July 3, 2019, 6:05am Business
Bitcoin is a so-called cryptocurrency — actually lines of code — stored on a computer or held by a third party in a virtual wallet. It’s yet to become a widespread form of payment. But enthusiasts are speculating that it might one day. Read story
July 2, 2019, 6:05am Business
When my parents graduated from high school in 1936, a college education was too expensive for the son of a copper miner and the daughter of a plumber. Read story
June 29, 2019, 6:02am Business
Dear Helaine: I want to know what to do with my small but steadily increasing savings. I’m one year into a new career after staying home with a small child while grinding away at school. My husband supported us so we could (painfully) survive on just his income. He grew… Read story
June 28, 2019, 6:02am Business
There are two loves in my life — my “boo” and my budget. Read story