Planning ahead for the holidays has many benefits - saving money, easing stress and freeing up time to spend with family.

Jul 19, 2010 - Vanessa Kelman

Don't go into debt this holiday season. Learn some unexpected ways to have a frugal Christmas.

Aug 27, 2007 - Barb Hacker

Avoid crammed trains and long traffic jams this Christmas and New Year by planning your UK travel well in advance of the great Christmas getaway.

Nov 25, 2010 - Adrian Grahams

The beautiful blonde on Grey's Anatomy, Katherine Heigl, had a stunning Christmas wedding. Repeat her style using budget-savvy advice.

Nov 20, 2008 - April Bowles

Adult children caring for elderly parents should have basic medical, legal and financial information at their fingertips.

Mar 30, 2009 - Marianne Lepa

Christmas weddings do not have to be decked out in red and green. With a little creativity, a holiday wedding can have its own unique look and feel.

Oct 31, 2009 - Annalise Kaylor

Summer, Christmas, tax time - these can all mean slow times ahead for a creative business. How can freelancers and soloists stay afloat in calm seas?

Jun 22, 2010 - Monica Davidson

Yikes! Plan ahead for finding good Christmas presents on Black Friday. Sometimes it's worth fighting the crowds but do your homework before you go.

Sep 11, 2010 - Christina Gregoire

Taking a road trip with a cat may sound like an adventure best avoided. But traveling with a cat in a car isn't impossible, as long as the owner plans ahead.

Sep 3, 2009 - Darlene Norris

Some great ideas to help teachers reflect and improve their teaching practice this summer vacation. Time to ensure next school year will be more effective and rewarding!

May 5, 2008 - Thadra Petkus

Planning early for the Christmas season means leaving the stress and panic out of the holiday equation and means more enjoyment with friends and family.

Nov 18, 2009 - Tracey Drake

Christmas planning for married couples means creating a Christmas budget that will maximize Christmas savings and reduce spending on extra gifts.

Oct 23, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

The children are back in school, and older children will soon be returning to college. Christmas is just a whisper away, it's time to start making plans.

Sep 3, 2010 - Vivien Young

Small changes in the way the responsibilities of life with a family are planned for and handled can result in less stress.

Aug 22, 2010 - Marta Stone

A well-planned and organized antique buying trip to England can save the dealer or collector a fortune in travel expenses.

Jun 26, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Thanksgiving is this week. Lower holiday stress by cooking a little each day. Thaw and cook the turkey by Tuesday. Prepare desserts on Wednesday. Finish up on Thursday.

Nov 23, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

A good healthcare plan includes adequate insurance coverage. Plan ahead for caregiver services; long-term recovery at home may require the need for outside assistance.

Aug 7, 2009 - Mary King

Even when basking in the summer sun, teachers rarely stop planning for the classes. How can teachers capture great ideas to implement for next school year? Read on!

Jul 22, 2009 - Thadra Petkus

A Giant Olive and Pimento Cheese Ball, and Andy William's Christmas Album set the mood for an authentic "Mad Men" Holiday Cocktail Party

Dec 14, 2010 - Polly White

A Christmas carol concert is a traditional part of the Christmas celebration, but planning a Christmas concert is not straightforward as many people think.

Nov 9, 2010 - Peter Townsend