Kakeibo is a 120-year-old Japanese budgeting system, designed to help you become a mindful spender. Here's how it works.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My landlady is a kind and thoughtful woman. She goes out of her way to ensure the comfort and livelihood ...

We all know that a birthday deserves a celebratory acknowledgement, but many folks have trouble figuring out what to write in a birthday card other than the obvious 'happy birthday' phrase. Thankfully ...

Waugh said the word “Sankofa,” from the Akan people of Ghana that means “to go back and get it,” also is a meaningful concept in the novel, adding: “You don’t know about the present ...

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you can create a new, more meaningful version of success—one that reflects your authentic values and leads to a life that feels fulfilling. It takes courage and intentionality, but the rewards ...

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Episode 179: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss how our awareness of mortality shapes the way we live. Kyte begins by discussing how ancient philosophers, particularly the Stoics, believed ...