Posted inContent Type: Service Fashion and Apparel Why Are Baseball Caps So Popular? A reader reflects on the proliferation of baseball caps in men’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation. Posted by By Vanessa Friedman
Posted inConsumer Protection Content Type: Service Mortgages National Consumer Law Center Personal Finances Pew Charitable Trusts Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Suits and Litigation (Civil) A Mortgage Alternative for Lower-Priced Homes Comes With Risks Seller-financed loans known as “land contracts” don’t involve a bank and lack the consumer protections available with traditional home loans. Posted by By Ann Carrns
Posted inAsset Allocation (Personal Finances) Content Type: Service Federal Reserve System Interest Rates Personal Finances Securities and Exchange Commission Stocks and Bonds Vanguard Group Inc Why You Should Be Taking a Hard Look at Your Investments Right Now After big gains in stocks and mediocre returns for bonds, investors are taking on undue risk if they don’t rebalance their holdings, our columnist says. Posted by By Jeff Sommer
Posted inChildren and Childhood Content Type: Service Families and Family Life Kennedy, Becky (Psychologist) Parenting Travel and Vacations How to Ensure a Peaceful Trip With Your Extended Family With thoughtful planning and realistic expectations, being on the go can be as joyful as you dreamed — for everyone, together. Posted by By Emily Goligoski