What’s the big deal about retirement?
Several weeks ago, I attempted to write a post about compound interest and the caveats involved in that. I soon realized that I wasn't explaining …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Pushing through the hours
Those of you who read 168 Hours know that I used the HARO (Help a Reporter Out) email list for finding some of my more …Read More
Guest post: Conquer the Christmas Time Crunch: 2 Steps to Save Your Seasonal Sanity
(Today we welcome a guest post from Gwen Thompson, owner of Graceful Space, which offers western-style feng shui for the home and office. If you'd like …Read More
If you’re lucky enough to get a bonus…
...how should you spend it? It's a question many people would love to ponder, and if the economy continues to grow, perhaps a few more people …Read More
Planning for peak experiences
I know, as an adult, it's not cool to be all excited about a birthday. You're supposed to play it down, mourn your advancing age, …Read More
Why do we give gifts?
I love the look of lots of presents under the tree, especially nicely wrapped ones. A bulging stocking, tables loaded with treats -- all these …Read More
What I am thankful for
Those of you who were here for the most recent 168 Hours Challenge know that I decided that week to sign up for the Philadelphia …Read More
Clearing Our Plates (The Mogul Mom)
(Note: this post from me ran yesterday over at The Mogul Mom. If you're visiting from there, welcome! Please scroll down for more content). By Laura …Read More
Microphilanthropy is changing the face of charity
(Note: this is my column on microphilanthropy, which appeared in USA Today last week. This is a taste of what will be covered in my …Read More
The 720 Hours of Christmas
Did you know that there are 720 hours between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year? The calendar is about to slam into this festive season (which …Read More