Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

Ever feel like your life is out of your hands? With the speed of life and everything that comes our way, it’s easy to feel stuck and powerless. But here’s the secret: You can take back control any ...

We’ve all heard catchphrases like “work smarter, not harder,” and “don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” But the reality is, many of us struggle with time management. And we need more ...

When the economy feels uncertain, worrying about your financial stability is normal. With so much advice, knowing what money moves to make can be tricky. But here's the good news: Uncertain times ...

Time is precious. It’s the one resource we all have in equal measure, yet so many of us feel as though we never have enough of it. Despite the fact that studies like the American Time Use Survey show ...

Feeling in control may be the key to conquering daily stress. Penn State researchers found that people were 62% more likely to resolve everyday hassles on days when they felt greater control. This ...

When markets are uncertain, it’s helpful to take a step back and think about all the things that we as investors exert no control over, like the direction of interest rates, the direction of the ...