If you can't afford to send your kids to day camp this summer, worry not. They might have been bored to tears in that place anyway. There are much more cost-effective ways to keep them busy and happy. Day camp is wonderful for some kids, but it's possible for kids to have a great summer without it. The amount of time you h... More..

Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. It's a given. St. Patrick's Day is the day to watch the dancers do Irish jigs in the parade while the Irish musicians play. The parade watchers who've already started indulging in green beer may do their own jigs on the sidewalks. The crowds sport green garments from the olive trousers... More..

Stress relief is often recommended for health improvement. It's supposed to lessen chances of having a heart attack or stroke, and be good for mental health as well. It's easier said than done though, and worrying about it can increase stress even more. There are ways to count or measure things like calories eaten and time sp... More..

As picnic season starts, it's a good time to find wines to accompany grilled foods and sandwiches. White wines match most summer food, as do roses. Red wines bring out the flavors of grilled or barbecued beef or pork. All are good year-round of course, but some match summer evenings as if they were made for each other. Cha... More..

The decision to have lasik surgery can be one of the most important in a person's life. There is a drastic change in lifestyle afterward, not to mention the risks and the expense. It falls below marriage and buying a house, but is in the same league as buying a car. Changing 20/40 vision to 20/20 might not warrant such a huge... More..

There are ways to live below your means and still live comfortably. They include choosing a good savings plan so your money is working for you and shopping sensibly. One excellent source of information on the former is The Motley Fool. It includes a column by Mrs. Riches, who is like the Dear Abby of money matters. She an... More..

Identity theft is a frustrating, expensive, time-consuming thing to fight. There are ways to lessen the chances of becoming a victim of it. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Tearing up documents with your bank account numbers and Social Security number on them is not enough. It is better ... More..