Be a nice pest. It'll keep you top of mind for a potential employer, jobs columnist Andrea Kay says.

Americans finally spending more at restaurants on food and beverages, splurging more.

Investors are rotating from defensive sectors into aggressive, cyclical industries.

GM paid special attention to smoothness, quietness in redesign of full-size 2014 pickups.

Getting a college education is turning into a financial sinkhole for some borrowers.

Cosmetic procedures are becoming more popular and costs can vary widely.

Acquisition or strategic alliance would be Yahoo's latest bid to reach younger, more mobile audience

Dan Akerson also says it soon will improve its bond rating to investment grade

Consumers say they are attracted to "fair trade" labels, but price tag can matter more.

GM, Apple, Nike, Starbucks, Microsoft, KFC, Gillette, Coca-Cola and Intel are on the list.