Unfortunately, your desire to be kind and not hurt others’ feelings can come at your own expense if you don’t learn the skill of saying “no, thank you” when you are offered free things.

Most people celebrate a holiday in December that involves gift-giving. Some people shop a little each year and others (like me) wait until the last minute. No matter which type of gift-buyer you are, there are strategies to help you be more organized, and as a bonus, save money during the holiday gift-giving season.

It's Halloween time! Let's check this scary list of things we’ve found hiding underneath and behind items that have been left collecting dust for too long!

A common sticking point for people who want to declutter is their desire to do the ‘right’ thing with the items they discard. Often, this comes in the form of wanting to recycle everything.

I bet you have a cluttered virtual desktop screen. It happens often and easily, and if you don’t pay close attention, you might look up one day and find that you can’t even see your desktop image anymore because of all the icons.

There are advertisements all around us touting the benefits of using this or that credit card or bank account to earn points, get rewards, earn airline miles, get a sign-up bonus, etc. But have you ever wondered if you are really getting something for nothing? I have adjusted my use of these cards and gained some surprising insights to share with you.

Many parents want their adult children to cherish the same family belongings and heirlooms that they do. If you have expressly asked your children if they want something, and they do not, there are several reasons to accept their responses and let the item go.

Have you weighed the cost of keeping something against the benefit of letting it go and can see no reason to keep it? You might be trapped by sunk costs. Let's see how a professional organizer explains and overcome this issue.

Do you know that organizing and having a plan could help you deal with rising interest rates? These seven steps will help you better manage debt payments!

One of the most common questions I get as a professional organizer is, “How can I get my [family member] to be organized?” While it might not be the answer you’re looking for, there is something you can do to bring about change.

Sometimes we can’t ignore the distractions, despite our best efforts. Maybe the solution has to be radical.

Did you know that September is disaster preparedness month? No matter where you live and what types of disasters you might encounter, there are concrete steps that you can take now to make a disaster easier to navigate.

Do you make your bed regularly? It’s a simple and powerful strategy to help you get the most out of your day and enjoy a better night’s sleep.

Everyone loves those beautiful and organized pictures on Pinterest, in magazines, or on Instagram. But we are all real people and need tips to organize our real life. Here are some quick tips on organizing for real life.

If you die or become incapacitated, will the right people have access to your accounts? This article will clarify the types of accounts that can and should have designated beneficiaries and what steps to take.

In these days of always-on internet, constant interruptions, high-pressure work, and family obligations, you might feel like the days are slipping away. This article will introduce a simple, but effective, strategy to help you bring awareness to your day.

Have you tallied up your subscription payments? I recently did and found that I was spending hundreds of dollars on monthly or annual software subscriptions. Here are 8 steps I used to simplify and save some money without sacrificing.

Have you ever said that you would set something down 'for now" and then later had to look for it because it wasn't where it should have been? Don’t worry. It’s a bad habit, but one that you can break!

Horizontal filing and stacking trays are a staple in most offices. But people quickly find that trays cause more problems than they solve.

There’s a myth out there that morning people are the most productive and that if you want to be efficient and effective, you must get up early and hit the day running. It’s not true! It is better to figure out when YOU work the best, and using the process of elimination could help you determine your best work time.