Here is 12 of the dumbest entrepreneurial moves - all are easily avoidable with a little common sense and 'street smarts'. More >>

What spruces up your Labor Day party in split seconds? Skewers. Whether with cooked or raw ingredients, or using wooden or metal sticks, they make the perfect presenter for splashy, healthful - and economical - summer ingredients... More >>

Why should spring be the only time your pantry gets a thorough cleaning? Let every season prompt an evaluation of your goods. Plus, as you tidy up, immediate quick-cook ideas may pop into your mind... More >>

...About two years ago, my husband had just graduated law school and was having difficulty finding a job even though he did everything right... More >>

If there's any time you don't want one parent stuck in the kitchen preparing meals while the rest of the gang is off gallivanting, it's during these fun, warm weather months.The following are the keys to a couple of nights off... More >>

Planning around seasonal ingredients can be even more delicious and effective, since they are bursting with freshness and often on sale. Watermelon is a juicy summer case in point... More >>

I was listening to the call from the woman who was a stay-at-home mom, but because of finances - and other reasons - she went looking for part-time work yet nothing was suiting her fancy. More >>

Bottled tea drinks are overflowing market refrigerator cases. Profits are as high as waterfalls, too, since these are some of the most marked-up 'disposable income' products available. Stretch your summer budget by stirring up pitchers of antioxidant-filled green tea at home since using tea bags is much more economical than purchasing by the premixed bottle... More >>

Last week's column on 'When Retail Arbitrage Isn't Legal' generated lots of fan mail, mostly from readers who have been doing this for some time and were shocked - shocked! - to find out that there might be some laws that pertain to this new and (as yet) untested field of e-commerce. More >>

It's summer time. It's time to have fun. But, before you dare go outside, you will want to protect your skin from the hot sun... More >>