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

Talking to women about birth can be polarizing.

One of the big take-aways from a lot of economic theory is that people should engage in consumption smoothing.

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.

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

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

Adhering to budgeting rules shouldn't trump good decision-making.