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Get On (a) Board
I’ve always believed in giving back. I’ve ladled soup for the homeless, sung for the elderly at nursing homes and run/walked more than I can remember. But now that I’m, ahem, older, I want to give—and get—more. So I joined a board. Yes, it’s a... ➡
Your Pre-Death To-Do List
Death is a fact of life. So why do so few of us plan for it? Nearly two-thirds of Americans haven’t done even basic estate planning, according to a recent Forbes article. Thankfully, my father wasn’t among them. As I discovered after he died,... ➡
When You Earn More Than Your Man
Here’s a confession from a breadwinner wife: I’ve been guilty of referring to my own hardworking husband as a stay-at-home dad—when he’s not. My husband has worked part-time, consistently, since our son was about six months old. Yet in my mind,... ➡
Should You Hire Your Friends?
Justine Lackey made a mistake by hiring a girlfriend. “Working together was the end of our friendship. No sooner had I paid her than she started to miss deadlines and stop returning emails,” says the founder of Good Cents Bookkeeping. Hiring... ➡
Supreme Court Debates Health Care Law
This has been a big week at the Supreme Court, as justices heard arguments relating to the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in 2010—but is now being challenged. At the core of the law is the “individual mandate”: the requirement... ➡
Save Big on Your Big Day: Buy Used
Can you think of a better way to spend $25,630 (the price of the average wedding)? We can—and apparently, so can many other engaged couples, who are saving a bundle by buying used. Take care of your “something old” by shopping here: Stuff:... ➡
DailyWorth and SELF Want to Hear From You
Are you stressed about money? You’re not alone. Even though the economy is showing signs of recovery, the day-to-day is as challenging as ever for millions of women. We want to help. DailyWorth is partnering with SELF magazine to tell the story... ➡
Make Your Own Luck
I feel lucky this month. Lucky to be editing DailyWorth, fortunate to have readers like you—and excited that “Get Lucky” is the theme for March. Want to know one of my lucky secrets? Hint: It’s not because I’m Irish. “Chance favors the prepared... ➡
