Columnists

Pam Anderson CookSmart
Readers turn to Pam Anderson for the perfect recipe, whether they want quick, everyday dishes or fabulous meals for special occasions. The author of four cookbooks, Pam’s latest cookbook is Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.

 

Jean Carper EatSmart
Jean Carper expertly explains nutrition's role in preventing and easing medical conditions and her tasty recipes help readers improve their health with flavor and variety. A former CNN medical correspondent, Jean is the author of 23 books including EatSmart: The Nutrition Cookbook You Can't Live Without.

Jorge Cruise FitSmart
Jorge Cruise shows readers how to make fitness a regular part of their busy lives and shares valuable tips about training, injury prevention and good nutrition. This best-selling author of 8 Minutes in the Morning and The 3-Hour Diet is also the fitness and diet coach for AOL's subscribers.

Steve Dale AnimalSmart
From psychology to nutrition, Steve Dale writes with humor and expertise to help readers become better pet owners. He is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist for My Pet World and a radio host on Steve Dale's Pet World and The Pet Minute with Steve Dale.

Kenneth C. Davis Don't Know Much About
Readers discover fascinating facts about holidays, history, famous people and more in this column. Kenneth C. Davis is the author of the best-selling Don't Know Much About book series and has also written for The New York Times, Newsday and The Washington Post.

Sharon Epperson MoneySmart
With her keen advice on saving and investing, personal finance expert Sharon Epperson shows readers how to build wealth wisely. She is CNBC’s Personal Finance correspondent and a frequent contributor to NBC's Nightly News, Today and Early Today.

Dennie Hughes RelationTips
In her Q&A column, Dennie Hughes, the author of Dateworthy, provides guidance for dealing with difficult relationships, whether it's a straying spouse, a bossy mother-in-law or a commitment-phobic boyfriend.

 
Walecia Konrad MoneySmart
Readers can consumer scams, save at the gas pump, plan for retirement and much more by following Walecia Konrad's tips on savvy spending. Currently the news editor of Good Housekeeping, she has also written for The New York Times, Money, BusinessWeek and Working Woman.

Kimberly Lisagor TravelSmart
Kimberly Lisagor helps readers plan fun and affordable trips through her knowledge of outdoor and nature vacations. She is a regular contributor to Outside and OnEarth magazines and the author of Outside's Wilderness Lodge Vacations.

 

Lorrie Lynch Who's News
Entertainment-hungry readers love Lorrie Lynch's celebrity Q&A column with the inside scoop on the hottest starts from the worlds of TV, film and music, and insightful features about the Oscar, Emmy and other major award shows.

Lou Manfredini HouseSmart
With hands-on experience and easy-to-follow ideas, Lou Manfredini empowers readers to become "do-it-yourselfers." Lou is the popular home contributor on NBC's Today Show, the author of a series of guides (including Room Smarts, Bath Smarts and Kitchen Smarts) and is heard on more than 160 radio stations in his Home Improvement Minutes.

Tedd Mitchell, M.D. HealthSmart
Dr. Tedd Mitchell provides vital medical information to help readers be proactive about their health, addressing important topics for every age group. An internal medicine specialist at the world-famous Cooper Clinic in Dallas, he serves as medical director of its Cooper Wellness Program and is a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Ann Pleshette Murphy ParentSmart
Ann Pleshette Murphy is an award-winning parenting contributor for ABC’s Good Morning America and former editor-in-chief of Parents magazine. Murphy is also the author of 2004’s The 7 Stages of Motherhood: Making the Most of Your Life as a Mom.

Everett Potter TravelSmart
Readers benefit from Everett Potter's broad range of travel expertise to plan exciting vacations and get more value for their travel dollars. He is a regular contributor to Ski, Diversion, Endless Vacation, Forbes FYI and National Geographic Traveler magazines.

Terry Stickels Frame Games and Stickdoku
Editor of the popular puzzle features in the Wit & Wisdom column, Terry Stickels is the author of best-selling puzzle books, calendars and card decks. He is also a regular contributor to Discover Games and American Way magazines.