DIY-conomics
What do you really save when you do it yourself? A pseudoscientific experiment
Contributors: Beth Marino
Inflation Grades
Economists and curmudgeons know that prices almost invariably increase over time. But so do incomes. What are we really paying more for these days?
One House, Three Ways
In a down real-estate market, buyers may fantasize about transforming a starter
house into the home of their dreams. But at what cost? We find out.
Tax Appraisal
The latest hike by the Cook County Board will give Chicago the highest sales tax of any major U.S. city. But, wait . . . things could be worse. Here’s some geographic context.
Taste Test: To Have and to Hold
Perfect-sized, scrumptious finger food is the ultimate wedding-catering challenge. We sampled the goods from six top providers.