When it comes to what she deems the American "obesity crisis," Sarah Varney says, it's easy enough to focus on the raw numbers: Sixty-nine percent of Americans are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 35.1 percent of those people are obese. In 2008, medical care costs related to obesity were as high as $147 billion, and an obese person's annual medical bill…

In today's housing market, still struggling to rebound, homes stuck in another century might seem like they'd be difficult to sell. But some buyers are interested in "time-capsule houses" -- especially those built in the middle of the 20th century.

Setting daily goals. Keeping an open mind. Separating honest criticism from blind "hating."

A dose of healthy company earnings gave investors extra energy Tuesday.

Here's are the key takeaways:

1. Stocks march ahead: It's hard to keep this market down. The S&P 500 hit another all time high Tuesday before pulling back slightly. It still gain...