On the drive to work this morning, I heard a report that clipping coupons is back in vogue — and even younger people are doing it.

A story in today’s New York Times makes the argument that during our days of gluttonous consumption, coupons weren’t cool. But with the economy in the tank, it seems more people of all ages are happy to present their 50 cents off or 10 percent discount piece of paper.

I don’t know how to break it to the New York Times, but I never stopped using coupons. Saving money has always been cool for me, and…

This article in the Washington Post magazine provides food for thought

Twin brothers with the same sets of opportunities growing up wound up following very different career paths.  One is a teacher; one is a high-flying New  York lawyer. This is just the opening block, but it’s worth noting.

On a weekend trip to visit my twin brother in New York City a year or so ago, we found time to take a run along the Hudson River. As a couple of midcareer dads each with two young sons, our lives had taken parallel paths. Except in one way.

“My bills are killing me this month,”…

Teenage girls in North Carolina ages 12-18 are getting paid a dollar a day not get pregnant.

It’s part of a new program from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro aimed at keeping girls baby-free and in school. All the money a teen collects goes to a fund to pay for her college tuition.

The $75,000 a year program is funded by taxpayer dollars in the form of a grant from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, according to Fox News. The program also includes 90-minute meetings every week and to participate, girls must have never been pregnant, be enrolled…

It took a recession to do it, but US Airways is announcing today that it’s reversing its stance — you’ll be able to get a cup of coffee, a glass of juice or some soda on their flights for free.

The airline couches the announcement by saying the soda surcharge is just distracting from their improved on-time performance and such.  And the airline acknowledges that being the ONLY carrier charging folks for a non-alcoholic drink could cause some issues.

This traveler gulps his water before going through security.

The face of flying has changed dramatically since 9/11. We can’t pack liquids…