The Good Life

A Side of Beef in Every Pot

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:02 GMT

Joshua Applestone, owner of Fleishers Meats, explains how to save money buying beef by the side.

Cheaper Apple Mini-Laptop Overdue

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Krakow) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:56 GMT

Competitors all have lower-cost mini-notebooks out there.

Escape From New York to Hudson Valley

twocents@thestreet.com (Nate Herpich) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:56 GMT

Within a few hours of Manhattan, the Hudson Valley helps you get away without really going away.

9 Real Estate Locations Worth a Look

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:50 GMT

MainStreet looks at neighborhoods that are holding up; how derivatives work; and the right banks for different needs.

Weekend Wine: 2005 Bordeaux Still on the Rise

twocents@thestreet.com (TSC Staff) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:59 GMT

Gary Vaynerchuk, host of WineLibrary TV.com discusses the 2005 Chateau Haut Brisson La Reserve, awine that exemplifies his rallying theme regarding the 2005 vintage inBordeaux.

N.Y. Commuter Train as Family Getaway

twocents@thestreet.com (Marek Fuchs) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:49 GMT

Just an hour outside of Manhattan, the Metropolitan Transit Authority opens the doors to its repair shop this Saturday.

College Football Corner: Red River Feud

twocents@thestreet.com (Mike Goodman and William Hennelly) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:04 GMT

The Red River Rivalry, not atypically, has some high stakes this season.

Cramer: Will We Regret the 401(k) Boom?

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:39 GMT

Stocks have delivered over 20-year periods, but may not be the place for money if you need it within five years.

N.Y. Steak Kings Weigh In on Prime Concerns

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Fishman) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:19 GMT

LaFrieda and Briscione reveal what to buy, where to buy it, and how to cook for the ladies.

What Rate Cuts Mean for Your Credit Cards

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:55 GMT

MainStreet explains how the Fed's action impacts consumer rates.

BlackBerry Storm Has Sunny Future

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Krakow) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:28 GMT

Our tech guru likes what he sees with the company's new touch-screen phone.

The Best National Parks for a Fall Visit

twocents@thestreet.com (Toni Klym McLellan) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:10 GMT

These sites kick off a colorful autumnal show for visitors.

Anna Maria Island: A Bit of Old Florida

twocents@thestreet.com (Christina Valhouli) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:14 GMT

Located off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico, this island has the look and feel of the Florida Keys 30 years ago.

Dell Takes on Asus With Tiny Laptop

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Krakow) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:27 GMT

Asus' Eee models finally have a worthy competitor in the Dell Inspiron Mini 9.

Layoff Etiquette Do's and Don'ts

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:43 GMT

MainStreet stories that help you save, spend and live better.

New Nokia Device Won't Be Here by Holidays

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Krakow) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:36 GMT

This touchscreen device doesn't try to be an iPhone, but it still has a ton of features meant to engage younger users.

Las Vegas Hotel Dumps Beige, Adds Bling

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Martin) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:24 GMT

Palms Place ushers in the modern era in a city of bland buildings and cookie-cutter rooms.

Luxury Cars Losing Their Shine

twocents@thestreet.com (TSC Staff) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:14 GMT

As top automakers warn of tough times ahead, even luxury brands are coming under pressure. Joanna Partridge reports from Paris as Bentley debuts its latest creation.

It's Football (and Bloody Mary) Season

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Fishman) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:18 GMT

Paired with sports, the tomato juice beverage is the hands-down winner this time of year.

Barbados: Drink in the History -- and the Rum

twocents@thestreet.com (Alison Stein Wellner ) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:29 GMT

The Caribbean island offers visitors beautiful seascapes, rich history and lots of rum.

Green Mountain Country Turns Colors

twocents@thestreet.com (Nate Herpich) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:23 GMT

A fall foliage driving tour through Vermont this year promises to be the best in years.

H-P to Release New Smart Phone: Report

twocents@thestreet.com (TSC Staff) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:16 GMT

Hewlett-Packard is preparing to release a new smart phone that will be marketed to consumers, a report says.

College Football Corner: Big 12 Beware

twocents@thestreet.com (William Hennelly and Mike Goodman) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:04 GMT

Powers in the SEC and Pac-10 learned some hard lessons in conference play last week.

Learn to Tailgate From the Pros

twocents@thestreet.com (Nate Herpich) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:41 GMT

Big football schools party not just in the parking lot but on boats, planes and trains.

BlackBerry Trackballs Get Big Thumbs Down

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Krakow) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:57 GMT

Like Senior Tech Correspondent Gary Krakow, our readers have had it up to here with BlackBerry trackballs that stop working. Read their tips for fixing the problem.

Wine Tasting Goes High-Tech in New York

twocents@thestreet.com (Robert Holmes) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:13 GMT

Overlooking Columbus Circle from the fourth floor of the Time Warner Center, New York's Clo is a wine taster's dream come true.

Krakow: No Excuse for Broken BlackBerries

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Krakow) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:14 GMT

RIM has to do better than tell BlackBerry users to try fixing a trackball problem by moving the ball back and forth.

Stop 'n' Shop at Specialty Food Markets

twocents@thestreet.com (Paola Singer) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:41 GMT

You can't get any fresher than a farmer's market, and these cities are hosts to the world's best.

As U.S. Declines, Get Out of Dodge

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Martin) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:29 GMT

If you've ever wanted to flee and become an expatriate, here are five destinations that could provide just the ticket.

Eat Your Way to the Bank

twocents@thestreet.com (Amanda Tice) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:20 GMT

Amanda Tice takes a snack break with Tim Janus to find out how he left Wall Street to become a professional food eater and rake in the dough.