Doing up Christmas
Shopping for Christmas presents raises a host of issues at the intersection of money and happiness. Here are two things that are simultaneously true: 1. I …Read More
Shopping for Christmas presents raises a host of issues at the intersection of money and happiness. Here are two things that are simultaneously true: 1. I …Read More
I was on Talk of the Nation yesterday, speaking with Neal Conan about microphilanthropy. NPR's producers found a USA Today column I wrote about the …Read More
(Laura's note: Even though I'm no longer really on maternity leave, I'm still running a few guest posts from my favorite bloggers -- enjoy!) By Linda …Read More
(Laura's note: This column ran in USA Today yesterday. Thanks to everyone who sent me their thoughts on the topic!) Come December, many Americans add this …Read More
Those of you who subscribe to my Just a Minute newsletter (sign-up to the right) got a link in your inboxes this week to download …Read More
I started writing this blog post before my children woke up (they were up late last night) so in some sense I’m “using my mornings.” …Read More
Having a baby shortly before the holiday season introduces special challenges. First, there’s travel. Are you going to travel with a newborn or make everyone …Read More
(cross-posted with Gifted Exchange) I've been pondering lately the question of "what have my children taught me?" (Asked by the facilitator of my parents' group). One …Read More
Like any writer, I am always looking for tips for more efficient writing. This is especially true now that I have three small children. The …Read More
Income inequality, though always with us, is certainly in the media more these days, thanks to the Occupy Wall Street movement and the focus on …Read More