Ever since the economy went south last fall, workers have considered themselves lucky just to have jobs. Complaints about annoying co-workers or boring meetings have been followed by, "Well, at least I've got a job to complain about."

That sentiment isn't misguided, but it also leaves workers vulnerable to unfavorable work conditions because they don't want to appear ungrateful. Maybe the fear of being fired (and easily replaced) in this economy is the stronger influence. Either way, employees can't let their fear outweigh their professional goals.

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One of the best ways to defeat burnout is to make your job more enjoyable. "That's impossible," you say. Not necessarily. Sometimes you just have to change how you think.

No matter how boring or depressing your job may be at times, you have to find chances to laugh. Laughter breaks the tension of difficult situations. It helps cut the stress you feel and the tension you may be under. The more you laugh, the better you will deal with work, and the less burned out you'll be.

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Lower prices have spurred home sales, but looming foreclosures and high unemployment are clouding the outlook.

The U.S. housing market has been in a slump for the past four years. When will it ever end?

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For many of us, the amount that we spend on food every month has a direct link to how much money we have left to enjoy other areas of life.

Knocking $200 off our monthly food bill could mean the difference in the type of car we drive, how much we can save for our children's future or where we go on vacation.

Making a few basic changes to how we approach shopping for food can make a big difference in how much we spend. The following tips are designed to simplify the process of saving money on groceries.

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