A little more than a year ago, on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, some colleagues and I met a 12-year-old Masai boy named Richard Turere, who told us a fascinating story. His family raises livestock on the ...

In her mid twenties, Yesi Ortiz was starting an exciting career as a radio host. At home, she was the new legal guardian of her six nieces and nephews. Our Slate colleague David Plotz discusses recent ...

Invest in stocks or mutual funds depending on research preference and time availability. Allocate assets based on age, investing more in stocks when younger and in bonds as you age. Open a brokerage ...