health

Every dieter knows you sometimes have to give in to your cravings on the long road to a weight loss goal. Turns out the same principle applies to personal finance: A splurge now and then can actually help you attain your budget and savings goals.

The two certainties in life -- death and taxes -- are more intertwined than you'd expect. A study has found that deadly auto accidents increase on Tax Day. Drivers recklessly racing to the post office might be a reason, or it could be that stressing over taxes distracts motorists.

In 1992, when coffee prices plummeted and pesticides robbed Geraldo Calderon of his health, he had to change his farming methods. But it would be another 5 years before he learned that he was on the cutting edge of the organic farming movement.

Reading certain media reports, one might think that concierge medical care is a service solely for the very wealthy. But the concierge model actually is spreading more broadly through the health care system to people who are far from being among the 1%.

Strawberry Frappuccinos are a summertime favorite at Starbucks. Too bad word's out that the lovely strawberry color is actually derived from "cochineal extract" -- dried, crushed bug carcasses. Talk about a buzzkill.

New research shows that forcing smokers to look at scary warning labels doesn't make them less likely to buy cigarettes. In fact, it may make them more likely to. Are anti-tobacco advocates wasting their money and effort on a pointless campaign?

Almost everyone agrees the federal deficit is a ticking bomb, but when it comes to ideas for solving the problem, some are contradictory and all are controversial. No wonder: If you look at where the money actually goes, it's easy to see why it's so hard to balance the budget.

Start early and get less each month? Wait longer and get bigger checks, but fewer of them. We break down the math.

People who purchased long-term care insurance are getting a nasty shock: Insurers are demanding huge premium hikes.

Your taxes are filed and done. Victory dance? Actually, hold on. There's one more step you should take, whether you got a big refund or owed Uncle Sam a big check: It's time to take another look at your withholding.