Stacey Vanek Smith

Many Americans are paying a lot on property taxes, so a flood of homeowners are appealing to get their home values reassessed in hopes of saving some money. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Anyone who plays Scrabble knows proper nouns are staunchly forbidden. But in a new version of the game being released in the U.K., the old rule is coming off the books. Stacey Vanek-Smith weighs the pros and cons of the move.

The iPad will soon go on sale, and newspapers and magazines have been selling ads for the sleek little gadget like it's 1999. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

In 2009, discount stores saw their shelves packed with all the great stuff full-price retailers couldn't sell. But with the economy improving, discounters must find new ways to grow. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

If you think you're having social media management issues, consider the plight of big companies. They're trying to stay connected to customers whose main mode of communication is social networking. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

A new rule from the Department of Transportation that goes into effect next month would slap airlines with huge fines if they keep passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours without giving them a chance to get off. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

There weren't a whole lot of surprises at the Academy Awards, but one perfume ad got our attention. Why? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.