Instead, they must travel high into the Appalachian Mountains for “Project Appalachia,” a weeklong service trip to Kingwood, W.Va., where the teenagers help the less fortunate by working on their homes. The event is organized by Catholic Charities USA …

This is remarkable hypocrisy, and seemingly a classic case of psychological projection, given how Krugman advocated the very bad idea to have the Federal Reserve inflate in order to lower interest rates in order to create a housing bubble to replace …

The value-weighted U.S. Composite Index, influenced by larger transactions and generally tracking high-quality core real estate transactions, gained 5.9% in the second quarter, its best quarterly showing since 2011. The equal-weighted Composite Index …

Worries over the Fed curtailing its stimulus programs as early as next month have hit high dividend-paying stocks, homebuilders and real–estate investment trusts in recent weeks. The action is … “It's natural to fear an end to easy money,” he said …

In an age when people carry multiple gadgets, cases and covers can make a potent style statement. "It's an extension of who you are," says Santiago Gonzalez, maker of a line of high–end men's accessories. "If it doesn't look proper, it can be like …

Still, the bets on gold being a safe haven may backfire following this year's price decline. ABN Amro Group NV analysts predict the price will average $1,000 next year and $840 in 2015 because a stronger U.S. economy will limit gold's appeal. Net short …

Chinese customers buy gold jewellery at a goldsmith shop in China's Anhui province. Demand for Chinese customers buy gold jewellery at a goldsmith shop in Anhui province. Demand for gold jewellery in China rose 54% in the second quarter. Photograph: …

“We're all very protective of each other,” Peete said of the affluent neighborhood that was rocked by the home invasion. Peete has lived … The men stole items from the home but police did not provide descriptions of the items, citing the ongoing …

Child care was the second-biggest expense in more affluent homes, while lower-income households spent a greater proportion on food as federal nutrition aid reached records. Health costs … Spending on such items in wealthier homes rose 37 percent.