In an age when pink slips are more common than pay slips, the story of the slender Hooters waitress fired for being "too fat" isn't all that unusual. Other employees, however, really have to think outside the box to get the boot.

Combine spring cleaning with a recognition of Memorial Day this year by donating your extra stuff to these veterans organizations.

The nutrition and food safety watchdogs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest conferred its Xtreme Eating Awards Tuesday on nine items from seven American restaurant chains.

In the not too distant past, personal computers were the size of a dorm refrigerator, "apps" sounded like an abbreviation for apples, and the thought of downloading coupons with a couple mouse clicks was inconceivable.

Economists are proclaiming a bright future, thanks to an increase of 573,000 jobs since December 2009. We all have friends who might disagree but, hey, they can always get temp jobs working for the Census Bureau.

Coupon Sherpa has doubled its staff in just five months. Elbow room was getting squeaky tight, so our CEO did the right thing and moved us into a spacious, loft-style office. Boy are we thrilled!

Much as it may seem to be true, business travel and falling of your diet aren't inextricably linked. Room service, cocktail wieners and plane food all conspire to help us pack on the pounds.

More and more stores now allow coupon stacking, or combining a manufacturer coupon and a store coupon for multiple savings.

Online shopping has moved from geeky to mainstream in just 10 years. Almost 50 percent of Americans shop online and 88 percent of that number have bought something online in the last six months.

It's a cruel world out there. Advertising preys on the desirable tween and teen audience with TV ads incorporating popular music, rapid-cut editing and youthful celebrities. Merchants know kids like to hang out at malls where shopping is a form of entertainment.