I have a fairly sizable following on social media, and want to start a series of online webinars using Skype®, the popular wireless telecommunications platform...My only problem is naming the webinar series. More >>

When you run your own business, nothing - and I mean nothing - gets under your skin like a customer who takes your goods and services and then refuses to pay for them. Here's how you can take action against them... More >>

I had been a stay-at-home homeschooling mom for 13 years when my husband's job was eliminated, which led me to go back to work as a registered nurse. More >>

It was my daughter's 7th birthday and I was required to bring her 1st grade class fresh flowers and snacks for the week. This was an extremely challenging financial time for our family where $10 was like gold. More >>

Studies indicate that 95 percent of dieters gain back all the lost weight, plus at least 10 percent more. This can set up a pattern of yo-yo dieting, which doctors warn is often more dangerous to the body than simply staying consistently at a higher weight. Therefore, your most important New Year's resolution may be to figure out how not to regain the pounds you lost. More >>

The Christmas of 1964 comes close to bringing tears to my eyes even today. We only got presents twice a year: birthday and Christmas. We each got three presents. Often what we got was clearly a cheaper version of what we wanted, but imagination made up the difference. More >>

I read your blog about single income families being able to survive in today's world. That's us. We've got 3 kids under five, my husband makes $60,000 a year and we just bought a house. More >>

Fried foods are traditional fare during Hanukkah, commemorating the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that lasted eight days when it should have only last one...Here are some ideas and recipes on how to include your little ones in the flavors of Hanukkah. More >>

Giving your family a white holiday season they won't soon forget doesn't necessarily mean going skiing or sledding. Substitute white chocolate for dark in your holiday desserts, and you'll be serving up winter wonders that won't be soon forgotten. More >>

Unless you are a high technology start-up looking for venture capital, you do not need a 50-page book with dividers and index tabs to start a business. You do, however, need a business plan. More >>