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Peanut butter, canned tuna and canned fruits in natural juices are among the "superfoods" on Feeding America San Diego's list of requested donations.

For The Next Food Drive, Go For The Canned Tuna, Not The Saltines

6:15pm November 26, 2014

by Maria Godoy

If you're giving nonperishables to a food pantry this year, skip the sodium-packed soups and focus on nutrient-dense foods, hunger advocates say. Some of them may be cheaper, too.

Affordable housing condo buyer Marilyn Phillips says she had to jump many hoops before purchasing her unit in D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood.

Bureaucratic Hoops Make D.C. Affordable Housing Units Hard To Sell

6:31pm November 25, 2014

by Rebecca Sheir

This problem exists nationwide, but in the nation's capital, there are more requirements and restrictions. For example, D.C. limits the maximum resale price and makes homeowners wait before they sell.

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Turning 21? Here's How To Avoid A Big Hike In Health Premiums

11:55am November 25, 2014

by Michelle Andrews

Coming of age can also mean a whopping 58 percent jump in the cost of your insurance. Shop carefully to pick a plan that strikes the right balance between benefits and cost.

Leading retailers are tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from credit card breaches.

As Hackers Hit Customers, Retailers Keep Quiet About Security

10:15am November 25, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Leading companies are keeping tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from similar attacks that have hit Target, Home Depot and other major retailers.

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Black Angus cattle in pens outside the sale barn at 44 Farms, a 3,000-acre ranch in Cameron, Texas. The cattle were on display for bidders ahead of 44 Farms' fall auction in October.

No 'Misteak': High Beef Prices A Boon For Drought-Weary Ranchers

11:18am November 19, 2014

by Andrew Schneider

If you've shopped for meat recently, you no doubt have noticed that beef prices are up. That may be hard on consumers, but the prices are helping ranchers purchase expensive feed and rebuild herds.

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6 Pitfalls To Avoid When Picking Insurance On The Job

10:27am November 19, 2014

by Jay Hancock

Even if your health insurance is provided by an employer, your plan may be changing quite a bit in 2015. Here's a guide to the questions you should keep in mind when looking over your options.

Sherri Erkel and her daughter, Asa, cook dinner in their kitchen in Iowa City, Iowa. The Erkel family is part of an EPA study measuring the amount of food wasted in U.S. homes.

To End Food Waste, Change Needs To Begin At Home

3:24pm November 17, 2014

by Grant Gerlock

The U.S. throws out 35 million tons of food each year. While many restaurants, supermarkets and processors are taking responsibility, many consumers aren't. An EPA pilot program aims to change that.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the global economy is relying too heavily on just the United States for growth.

As U.S. Leads Growth, It Wants Others To Step Up

6:41pm November 12, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has a message for the leaders of other advanced economies: You have to shape up! The global economy is relying too heavily on just the United States for growth.

Pay Attention To The Health Insurance Calendar To Avoid Surprises

10:56am November 11, 2014

by Michelle Andrews

Consumers can sign up for health insurance through the online marketplaces anytime from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. But waiting can trigger medical bills and the health law's penalties.

Politics And A Food Fight Are Stalling A Major U.S.-Asia Trade Deal

10:30am November 11, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

Supporters of expanded trade with Asian nations hoped this week would bring completion of a major deal, but U.S. and Japanese negotiators — and Obama and congressional Republicans — still don't agree.