While precious metal prices have fallen from the record high levels set earlier this year, most, if not all dealers, are experiencing shortages, and retail buyers are finding it harder to obtain gold and silver coins. (Today)

Q: My husband and I completed our powers of attorney, wills and healthcare powers of attorney. (Today)

Two area grocers are bidding for a cut of consumers' holiday spending dollars, and not just those spent on turkey and cookie dough. (Today)

"This market is frightening. Do you have any advice?" Oh, to be a soothsayer of such repute so as to know all the answers. (Yesterday)

Daily food court lunches? A thing of the past for Erika Johnson of Oakland. Packed lunches save a few bucks. Drinks after work? "That's completely gone," says Kurt Threlfall of Shadyside. (10/12/2008)