Baby boomers have been rewriting American culture for decades. Now, as the first wave of retiring boomers leaves the work force and the next wave is reaching the 55-plus mark, they are redefining yet another great American institution - volunteerism.

Your life is busy any time of the year, but with the holidays comes a longer to-do list and more stress. So, how can you embody the giving spirit of the season in an efficient way without breaking the bank (or your back)?

When the holiday giving season ends in January, it will be time to start thinking about another season -- tax season -- and how changes to tax laws and filing requirements will affect your charitable organization. But non-profits, local sports leagues, animal rescue groups, fraternal organizations, and other tax-exempt organizations that file the Form 990 with the IRS cannot afford to wait until 2009 to begin filing preparations.

What do a world class golfer, a U. S. congressman and an international CEO have in common? They all answered the call to public service -- two in uniform and one to elected office. The U.S. Navy Memorial will honor these sea service supporters on Sept. 30, 2008.

From legislation designed to provide educational and employment opportunities, to grassroots efforts by companies across the country, it seems the nation is committed to ensuring veterans find profitable, meaningful employment. The financial services industry offers veterans opportunity and a career that matches their personal values.

As an environmentally aware consumer, you choose products that are made from natural ingredients and manufactured in eco-conscious ways. Now it's time to take a look at how products are packaged, and how that packaging affects the environment.

During tough economic times, it can be hard to find money in your budget to donate to charities. But there are many other ways to give back to the community that allow you to support charitable causes throughout the year.