theres something money cant buy, but antique cost a lot,, and lastly lets have time to save endangered animals.:p

Unless you live in a cave, you've heard of Twitter--the hype on it is at fever pitch. It's being used by celebrities, brands, and regular people to share what's on their mind or what they are doing at that moment. And here's one more use, to write a book. »more»

In working with divorcing couples, reemployment of an “at-home” spouse is a recurring theme. »more»

I vet potential dates via the phone before meeting. Why? »more»

Author John F. Wasik’s The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome serves up a double-dose of economic pathology. First, it offers a postmortem on the gruesome death of The Housing Bubble, finding a cadaver covered in fingerprints – the whorls of Wall Street and Washington elites – and inside the carcass, the toxic bile of hideous mortgage products and manic borrowers. »more»

"Where to Put Your Money NOW" by Peter Passell is an easy-to-read investment primer updated to address today's financial crisis. The initial chapters contains a particularly clear and concise explanation of how we got ourselves into this fiscal mess. Passell details the underlying factors that contributed to the many asset bubbles that began bursting in 2007. »more»

In tough economic times it is particularly important to be on top of one's game in the workplace. Regular reading of business books is a good habit. Management consultant Jay Abraham's "The Sticking Point Solution" tackles the problem of stagnation--his term for when companies get stuck and fail to grow. »more»

"Start with the Answer: And Other Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders" is a straight-forward collection of tidbits of wisdom covering everything from leadership to economics and finance. The 230-page book is easy-to-read and most chapters consist of a single page focused on a specific lesson learned by Seelert during his long and successful career. »more»

Millions of Americans are rethinking their plans for retirement as a result of the worsening recession. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, one possible side effect is an increase in national service on par with the early days of the Peace Corps. »more»

Have you ever heard the story about the man who wakes up in a bathtub of ice with a note to call 911? How about the "facts" that you only use 10% of your brain or that the Great Wall of China is the only man made object that can be seen from outer space? »more»

The current economic crisis is causing widespread pain and stress. No surprise there. But what can be done about it? »more»

Robert Kiyosaki is a best selling author and is most know for his "Rich Dad Poor Dad". His books could be best called very personal finance as he covers topics typically off limits for financial books. The genesis of "Rich Dad" was his father's lack of financial security. This time it's his sister's turn. »more»

And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. There's not a person in our Western culture alive today who wasn't brought up hearing or reading Clement Clark Moore's poem from 1823, "A Visit from Saint Nicholas." Regardless of your religious beliefs and traditions, the spirit of warmth and generosity of the season can't help but touch all but the most broken of hearts. »more»

Everywhere I turn I see carnage. Yes it is important to have a long-term view but at some point we're human. How are people doing and what coping strategies are working/not working.

As the stock market endures record plummets, job losses sky rocketing, housing prices free falling and the world entering into recession, spending money on others might be the furthest thing on your find. But if you can manage to do so, it might be the surest path to a much needed happiness boost. »more»