Many of us exercise to maintain good health. Others want to lose weight or relieve stress. The motivation may vary, but exercise is a common theme in many of our lives. According... Read more »

On Saturday, I attended a clothing swap hosted by some amazing women: @gwenbell, @srslyliz, and @sarahjbray. It was a fun social event that also benefited a great cause—all leftover clothing was donated... Read more »

A 2009 MetLife survey found that 90 percent of employees plan to keep or increase work benefits as their company's open enrollment season approaches. The survey also showed that 64 percent of... Read more »

As people become more comfortable with electronic banking, it is easy to see why they favor the mouse to the pen. In addition to convenience, banking online can help you quickly detect... Read more »

I took a peach pie over to my friend’s house last weekend. This seemingly mundane activity sparked quite an interesting conversation: Friend: I have been meaning to make a... Read more »

Surviving the recession was hard work and recovery may not be quick or easy—but Monday we get to take a break. Labor Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements... Read more »

I sent my dog to jail. And not doggie jail either, he went to the big house for four weeks, bunked with an inmate, and come home a changed dog. Though it... Read more »

My first apartment was a complete mess. I moved there because it was cheap and close to work. The first night I cried because I couldn’t believe this was my life. It was... Read more »

A tweet by @CNNMoney_News lead me to an article about the increasing number of consumers who are using layaway plans to pay for back to school supplies. Honestly, I didn’t even know... Read more »