I'd estimate that about 75 percent of the e-mails in my inbox are from people who are swamped with credit card debt. Many, particularly in this economy, have had to rely on the plastic because they lost their job or their gas and food bills are sky-high, but about a third can place the blame on shopping, specifically, clothes shopping. ...more

September 28, 2008

Sometimes unrelated events nevertheless tell a coherent story. ...more

May 12, 2008

Although it entails months of work to pull off, time away from her family and more hassle during the hectic holiday season, Becky Goble says a single image motivates her to help with the Brandon Junior Woman's Club holiday party for underprivileged children each year. ...more

November 3, 2007