With the school year back in full swing and youngsters' backpacks filling with papers and projects, many parents are finding themselves seated next to their offspring as they make their way through a growing mountain of assignments. For some, the evening ritual is a time to bond and show off their knowledge of specific subject areas. For others, it is an uphill battle. Patience wears thin for Read more

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each Read more

The magic number for happiness is apparently $50,000. LearnVest tells us more about it. Good news! Apparently, happiness is on sale for the new, low price of $50,000. Nope, we’re not talking about private trips to outer space, or even tuition for an Ivy League college. Apparently, all you need to be happy is $50,000 in yearly income. RELATED: Exercise Can Help Your Finances: The Read more

It's true: breastfeeding hurts, and it's not mom's fault! — Momformation Ten reasons people may think you're a bad mom — The Stir Charlize Theron says baby Jackson is the coolest kid ever — Celebrity Baby Scoop Vanessa Lachey and Alessandra Ambrosio share some maternity style — Celebrity Baby Blog A ban on BPA was rejected — FitPregnancy How to create a great video of your kids' Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow is seeking a trilingual tutor for her tots — HerSay 8 completely unnecessary baby gifts — The Stir Jada Pinkett Smith wants you to know her kids are all right — Celebrity Baby Scoop Alexis Stewart introduces her lil Jude — Celebrity Baby Blog Do working moms have better marriages? — Babble Best gifts for health-conscious dads — Health Facts about twins you didn't Read more

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Here's your chance to switch up your furniture without spending a penny (seriously). The Minneapolis, MN-based furniture company Blu Dot is bringing back its popular "swap meet," an online auction that the company launched last year. The concept is that anyone can "swap" a personal collection, homemade craft, or yes, Read more

You're doing everything right — saving and skimping — but somehow that's not enough. If you're not making enough to put aside a good chunk of savings for your retirement account and to pay off your debt, bills, and day-to-day expenses, you probably need to make more income. Here are a couple of ideas to raise your cash flow: Ask for a raise: If you don't ask, you don't get, so resolve to Read more

Chelsea Clinton sat down with Brian Williams on his nightly Rock Center show to explain why she's leaving behind her "deliberately private life" for a journalism career. But before she got personal last night, Chelsea reported on former-educator Annette Dove, who has committed her life to helping impoverished children in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with hot food, tutoring, and someone to talk to. Read more

Most of the time, it's not just money and work-life balance that drives us toward our chosen careers. There are many people who feel like they have a bigger mission in life and want to make a difference in the world with their jobs. CNN compiled a list of 20 high-stress jobs with salaries don't quite compensate their "save the world" efforts. Here are its top five picks: Jobs Median Pay Top Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Thinking about a career change? For the best odds of snagging and hanging onto a job for the long haul, you'll want to avoid professions on the decline in today’s economy (think bookbinders, textile workers and machine-tool operators) and focus on professions whose outlook is rosier (such as health care, financial analysis or Read more