All's fair in love and purchasing.

Economists actually disagree about whether there are significant economic returns from attending an elite college versus a less-selective one.

Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage.

Even if you are planning a birth with an epidural, the evidence suggests that a doula can help make things go much more smoothly.

For many women - myself included - pregnancy brings on tremendous anxiety and confusion, along with the joy.

There is some risk to increase birth defects if you do a lot of outdoor gardening when you are pregnant. That can increase rates of toxoplasmosis.

Good household decision-making often relies on thinking about your household like a firm.