Ousted Florida Anchorman Charles Perez Speaks Out For two decades, Charles Perez has been one of television's most high-profile Hispanic journalists. In the 1990s he hosted a nationally syndicated talk show in his own name. He has been the face of television news in large Hispanic markets, such as Los Angeles, New York and Miami.

Right Place + Right Time is Huge Factor in Success

Does happenstance explain why some people emerge as huge successes and others don't? To some extent it does, argues Malcolm Gladwell in his excellent book "Outliers: The Story of Success."

Obama's Ideas on Saving for College

Dismal college savings statistics among middle-income families have the Obama administration pushing for a series of changes to 529 plans, the tax-favored higher education savings accounts. But industry experts gave the proposed changes mixed reviews.

California's Unemployment Projected to Climb

With employment forecast to contract 3.7 percent in 2009, California's jobless rate will hit 12.2 percent in the fourth quarter and average 11.6 percent for the year, according to a forecast released on Wednesday.