Giving

In popular media, there is a fascination with the differences between everyday Americans and the wealthy. However, in reality, the rich and the average American often use their

Despite the monthly stack of bills, your dwindling checking account, or your seemingly tiny paycheck, it takes an income of just $34,000 a year after taxes to be categorized as

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 2.37 million tons of e-waste ended up in landfills in 2009. And unfortunately, many of the electronic gadgets dumped in

We all love saving money on items we buy - but getting stuff for free is even better. Thanks to the Freecycle Network, finding freebies is now easier than ever. Plus, using the

Even when it's not the holiday shopping season, many people still find themselves in a quandary looking for that perfect gift for the ones they love. Whether it's for a birthday,

As my children grow older, more people are becoming involved in their lives through school and extracurricular activities. These teachers and coaches have had quite an impact on my

The unemployment rate numbers are still startling, even after so many months of recession. A reported 9.1% of Americans are out of work, and this percentage does not include those

If you know someone living in a nursing home, give them a gift this holiday season that they'll treasure. Most items appropriate for retirement home residents are inexpensive

Every family seems to have a member who either has everything, or desires nothing - yet we still feel obligated to give them a gift during the holidays. Oftentimes, too much money

I have a bad habit of buying clothes and never wearing them, or buying something specifically for one occasion and never wearing it again. As a result, I always seem to have a