mothers day

5 Stocks for Mother's Day

You could spring for flowers, a sappy card and some decorative soaps for Mother's Day. Or you take a less traditional route and give mom a gift that keeps on giving: stocks.

Money Lessons From Mom

As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.

Father's Day: Real Holiday or Just a Retail Holiday?

As America's hard-working, actively parenting dads prepare to unwrap their gifts of grills, barbecue mitts and ties, it's worth asking if Father's Day is a genuine holiday, designed to honor them, or just retail event designed to help the economy through the rough patch between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

What Moms Teach Us About Money

Research shows that what our parents teach us about money lays an important foundation for our future financial fitness, and the anecdotal evidence is just as strong. So if you're a rainy-day saver or a coupon clipper, you probably have mom to thank.

Top Gift Ideas for Mother's Day That Won't Break the Bank

It's that time of year to pay homage to the magnificent women in your life. You know - your mom, the mother of your children, grandma. With about a week left to go before Mother's Day, here's a sample of some top gift ideas to show how much they're appreciated without breaking the bank.

Mothers of the 'Real Food' Blogosphere

The modern mom-bloggers behind the Real Food Media Network are at the crossroads of two hot trends: working from home and local, organic, sustainable food -- and they are making money while they're at it.