About Today: Is It Safe to E-File Your Tax Return? 3/15/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Here is how old I am: I have filed taxes before e-filing was a possibility. Naturally, then, the first time I used e-file, I was pretty sure that the internets would steal my identity and purchase an island with my credit. (A very small island, but still.)

Is It Safe to E-File Your Tax Return?  These days, if I can't do it online, I don't want to do it at all. Which is why it's a good thing that e-file exists. Taxes are sort of not optional. 5 Tips for Getting Your Tax Refund Quickly Do You Have to Pay Taxes on a Cancelled Debt? See More About:  choosing tax software  free tax software  income tax preparation

7 Free Tax Software Options Compared  Free + online = awesome. Here's how to pick the free tax software package that's right for you. 5 Free Tax Apps for Android 5 Free Tax Apps for iPhone See More About:  free tax software  tax software reviews

How to Avoid an Audit  And here's the nightmare of tax season: The Dreaded Audit. Which you can avoid by watching for these common audit triggers. Should You Pay Your Taxes By Credit Card? Are Breast Pumps Tax Deductible?

5 Smart Ways to Spend a Tax Refund  Sadly, nowhere in here does it say that I should spend my refund on piles and piles of candy. Maybe that was no. 6? Who Has to Pay the Nanny Tax? Tax Tips for Job Seekers See More About:  getting out of debt

About Today: How to Win Your NCAA Tournament Pool 3/14/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor My first year of college, our basketball team made the Final Four. This made basic student responsibilities like going to class and engaging in non-basketball related activities nearly impossible. I'm still proud of myself for making it to sophomore year.

How to Win Your NCAA Tournament Pool  Fortunately, I've never been much of a betting person, or more than my academic standing would have been at stake. Run Your Own NCAA Tournament Pool 2011 NCAA Tournament Teams See More About:  ncaa tournament brackets  2009 ncaa tournament

Are NCAA Tournament Pools Legal?  The most common question about NCAA tournaments: is it legal? Setting up a Home Theater System for March Madness 7 March Madness iPhone Apps See More About:  ncaa bracket  betting on basketball  ncaa tournament

March Madness Television Schedule  OK, that's actually probably the second-most common question. The first is, which games are playing when? The Greatest Plays in NCAA Tournament History Which Seeds Fare Best in March Madness? See More About:  ncaa tournament  march madness  cbs

NCAA Tournament Bracket Predictions  Our basketball expert gives his best guesses as to how the tournament will play out. Size Matters: Why You Should Bet on the Big Conferences The Year's NBA MVP? See More About:  2011 ncaa tournament  march madness  final four

About Today: Why Does Daylight Saving Time Exist? 3/11/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, which means that there's at least a fifty-fifty chance that I'll be late to work on Monday. Even more likely: That I will spend at least part of my weekend debating the missing "s" on "Saving." As you can see, I'm very busy.

When Is Daylight Saving Time?  What is Daylight Saving Time and when does it start? And while we're on the subject, is it "saving" or "savings" and why? And is the confusion over the spelling further proof that the time change has it in for us? An Overview of Time Zones When Is the Longest Day of the Year? See More About:  daylight saving time  time zones  physical geography

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?  When I was a kid, I thought my Dad invented Daylight Saving Time as a super-fun game to play twice a year. I was confused as to why he wouldn't change the clocks around for my convenience at other times of the year. How to Find More Hours in the Day 5 Stress Relievers for Busy People See More About:  daylight saving time  unifrom time act of 1966  daylight saving time exteneded

Daylight Saving Time vs. the World  Or: How Daylight Saving Time has confused us and messed up our schedule over the years. Speed up Your Morning Routine 6 Free Online Alarm Clocks See More About:  daylight saving time  dst  time

Daylight Saving: Hazardous to Your Health?  File this under "fun things to worry about, but not too much." (Great tips onsleep hygiene, though, especially if you're one of those folks who don't need a time change to have trouble getting to sleep.) Why We Age Fun Ways to Live Longer See More About:  longevity statistics  anti-aging  energy creation

About Today: Where to Travel Abroad in 2011 3/10/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Three months into 2011, and I'm still making resolutions, but now I'm on to the fun ones. No more of this eat better or exercise more business. Now, I'm thinking about where I want to travel.

8 Southeast Asian Destinations You Shouldn't Miss  First on the list: Anywhere in Asia, because I've never been there. In fact, I've never been to that entire half of the world, which seems like a shame. Guide to Popular Indian Tours Family Safaris and Vacations in Africa See More About:  southeast asia beaches  bali beaches  indonesia

10 Cities to Visit in Italy  I have, however, been to Italy, which is probably my favorite place to visit so far. Anywhere I can eat that much pasta and not gain weight is OK by me. (Maybe it had something to do with all the walking we did.) Best Places to Go, Things to Do in Ireland Cheap UK Rooms - 100 Rooms for Less than £100 See More About:  italian cities  where to go in italy  best of italy

10 Most Underrated Destinations in France  Thinking of visiting France? Don't just stick to Paris. There's more to see than the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Tour Spain by Bus or Train 10 Best Sights and Attractions in Germany See More About:  destinations in france  region in france  planning a trip in france

Can't Afford to Go Abroad? Try These Spots Instead  If you're in North America and broke - as most of us in North America seem to be these days - you can try one of these local vacation destinations instead. Traveling in China With Kids 10 Free Things to Do in London with Kids See More About:  usa travel  driving vacations

About Today: Get Ready for Your Fantasy Baseball Draft 3/9/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Baseball season is upon us, which means that half my friends will be completely unavailable until fall. This is less because of the actual sport, and more because of fantasy baseball.

How to Prepare for a Fantasy Baseball Draft in 60 Minutes  You could spend hours getting ready for your fantasy baseball draft. But just in case you have other things to do, here's the quick way to go about it. Fantasy Baseball FAQs Best Fantasy Baseball League Manager Sites See More About:  fantasy baseball  fantasy baseball advice  fantasy baseball tips

Your One-Stop Roundup for Draft Prep  Everything you need to know prep for your fantasy draft, in one convenient place. (Hey, it's easier to hide from your boss.) Using Sabremetrics in Fantasy Baseball Best Baseball Phone Apps See More About:  fantasy baseball  fantasy baseball advice  fantasy baseball draft

2011 Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings  Your favorite players might not be the players to get. Here's who to snap up when you're drafting your fantasy team. The 5 Most Overrated Players in Fantasy Baseball 5 Key Questions for 2011 See More About:  fantasy baseball advice  fantasy baseball  major league baseball

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Busts  Fantasy baseball, in a nut shell: "What separates the best from the worst is projecting which players will overachieve, and which will underachieve. If you figure that out, you will draft a great team. Simple as that." The Most Hitter-Friendly Parks in Baseball The Most Pitcher-Friendly Parks in Baseball See More About:  2011 fantasy baseball  2011 fantasy rankings  2011 baseball season