Grammar Girl's mom often used the phrase "quick and dirty," and it may be more common in the Pacific Northwest than in other parts of the United States.

Sarcastic people can be hilarious. But when their barbs are pointed at you, they can be annoying or even hurtful. Here's how to deal.

Not sure if your health insurance qualifies you for a health savings account or HSA? Laura answers a listener question and covers the facts about what an HSA is and the rules to qualify for one

Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals—or drinking milk beyond infancy—is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?

What does science say about the link between climate change and this increase in extreme weather? Can we attribute a single extreme weather event, like a particular heat wave or wildfire or flood, to climate change?

Should you capitalize the first letter in "iPhone" or "eBay" when the brand name starts a sentence? Should there be a comma before "Inc."? The Associated Press Stylebook is the quintessential guide for anyone writing copy for external audiences, but with so much guidance, it can be tricky to navigate. Sign up for my Sept. 13 advanced AP Style webinar for the most salient points of the stylebook, quick quizzes and a live Q&A! Save money when you sign up here.