I was happy to take my son on our first big vacation together when he was 4. On our way home, we had two flights canceled, and at first, it felt like a nightmare. However, we were able to turn it ...

Your smart home can prove even more useful when you're away -- like on a holiday vacation. If you've been planning a long-needed escape in the coming weeks, don't forget to add some security steps to ...

Now that my kids are young adults living on their own, I’m an empty nester. Without the stress of daily caregiving, I have time to reflect on my parenting. There are, of course, many things I wish I’d ...

While my family sleeps peacefully, I slip into my gym clothes and tiptoe out into the warm morning, strolling along the Caribbean seaside path to the fitness palapa for morning yoga. After class, I ...

Ruch is founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever I was two hours into hosting a brunch playdate with a few other ...

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My mom and I took our first summer vacation to Lake Arrowhead in 1995. We loved it so much, we've gone back every summer since then. Going on the same vacation is low-stress and budget-friendly, and ...

Question: My $1.2 million vacation home has a $360K mortgage. I don't need my upcoming $45,000 RMD. Should I use it to pay down the mortgage? Answer: There can be benefits to carrying a mortgage ...