We saw that post-crash there was a lot of finger pointing at the bankers, the auditors, our governance structures, our love of credit cards and living beyond our means.

FORBES: Connect

Though I generally hold electronic holiday messages in low regard, I do love Some E-Cards.

FORBES: 'Skanks in NYC' inspires new E-card

They might be the warmest people in the world, who would lavish on their adopted child the sort of palpable love advertised in greeting cards and on the collars of stuffed puppies.

NEWYORKER: Temporary

This goodwill gesture masks an ugly reality: Our growing love affair with credit cards, especially rewards cards, carries a real cost for our charities, which wind up footing the bill for our card fees.

WSJ: Getting Going: Is Your Charity Chiseling You?