As 2007 drew to an end we broke out our collection of clairvoyant goodies to see what ‘08 has in store. Laura gazed into her crystal ball. Raul frantically gouged pins into his favorite voodoo doll. Elena spent countless hours reading Tarot for Dummies while Rob and Bill just had … more

I’m concerned that my daughter might not be turning into the extremely generous person I’d hoped she might be.

“I want monies, Mommy! Get me some monies!” is how I started my day today. Of course, being only two and a half, my daughter really only knows that she has … more

Ready to get in shape? For real this time?

No, really, this time you really really mean it? It won’t be like the last time? This time’ll be different?

Nah, you know it’ll be just like every other time. . .

If that’s you’re attitude, then maybe you should spend … more

It’s high time we’re officially dubbed the “hire-it-out” generation. Whatever we can’t seem to get done ourselves — whether it’s organizing closets or washing windows — we hire-it-done without even thinking twice. Except, of course, in the matter of our finances. 

We seem to place finances in the same category … more

Dear ____________,

There was a time when we were really close. It was scary how you could almost read my mind and anticipate my every need. But something has happened to you. Ever since 9-11 you seem so distant. It’s like we’re growing apart. I know you’ve been through a … more