There’s good news for Americans who think they can’t afford to buy a house: There’s a slew of government programs aimed at helping first-time homebuyers get a mortgage, often with very favorable terms.

For some parents, back-to-school time feels like a mad rush to find school supplies and clothes, fill out paperwork and sign up for extracurricular activities. There's a solution: Ask children to help. Yes, really: It reduces stress and encourages children to be engaged.

In the decade since the 2008 financial crisis, the American economy has, by most metrics, recovered what it lost. Most Americans are employed; inflation is acceptable; and GDP is currently expanding at the fastest rate in 13 years.

Jeff Stone, owner of Artisan Outdoor Kitchens, explains the growing importance of the outdoor kitchen, and how to design the perfect, luxurious outdoor living space.

An estimated 20-25% of the U.S. homeless population are military veterans.

Mark Cuban knows how to keep himself busy. The billionaire is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, a serial entrepreneur and a longtime investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”