Your life is busy any time of the year, but with the holidays comes a longer to-do list and more stress. So, how can you embody the giving spirit of the season in an efficient way without breaking the bank (or your back)?

For many people, college marked a time when they forged friendships and romances that last a lifetime. Is it any wonder, then, that so many college graduates seek creative ways to nourish their bond with their alma mater years - often decades - after they've left the college's hallowed halls?

If you've got a senior citizen in your life suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you probably worry about them wandering away and not being able to find their way home. A new law that addresses this issue is under consideration right now.

Baby boomers have been rewriting American culture for decades. Now, as the first wave of retiring boomers leaves the work force and the next wave is reaching the 55-plus mark, they are redefining yet another great American institution - volunteerism.

From football games to Oktoberfest, there's still plenty of outdoor fun to be had when the weather turns cooler. Bottles, cans, and other materials from public events are often thrown away, but they present a great opportunity to help the environment through recycling.

What do a world class golfer, a U. S. congressman and an international CEO have in common? They all answered the call to public service -- two in uniform and one to elected office. The U.S. Navy Memorial will honor these sea service supporters on Sept. 30, 2008.

Touch economic times may force some people to forego their usual charitable giving this holiday season. Fortunately, there are ways to give that won't cost you a penny more than you're already spending on some necessities.