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What you choose to spend money on is an expression of who you are. We help you spend with joy, and an eye toward what’s most important.
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I Thought We Had a Deal
I recently bought a Groupon for a haircut and color at an uber-fancy Manhattan salon. It was pricey, $150, but not much more than what I’d normally pay. I was pretty excited. I’d been letting my hair grow out for months, and I couldn’t wait to... ➡
Quit Scrambling, Start Planning
The Six O’Clock Scramble, a daily dinner planner, has been helping working moms overcome suppertime stress for almost 10 years. Founder Aviva Goldfarb shares some morsels of wisdom. Given all your experience, what is the best way to save on... ➡
Get Great Stuff Delivered
You want the latest, cutest, tastiest everything—but who has time for all that shopping? Problem solved with a new crop of niche home delivery companies. Just enter a credit card and let the good stuff come to you. For the grill or the crock... ➡
Goji Berries? I Don’t Think So
Last year it was those pricey juice cleansers. Before that it was the pomegranate craze (hello, teeny bottle for $4.99), and then the superfood fad—with everyone buying kale and blueberries (and paying extra for organic). Now there’s another... ➡
Start Planning Next Summer Now
Studies show that it’s not just your vacation time that makes you happy—it’s all the anticipation beforehand.Lesson: Ditch those end-o’-summer blues by planning your next getaway(s) now. Think out loud. Where have you always wanted to go? Where... ➡
Rx for Summer Skin & Hair
You love that sun-kissed look you've had all summer, but now it's time to transition back to a more polished, meet-the-clients look for fall. Here, a few time-smart (and money-wise) ways to give your skin and hair the TLC it needs. Cool off –... ➡
3 Summer Skin Solutions
It’s the annoying end-of-summer skin dilemma: How do you adjust makeup you bought months ago to match your darker skin tone now—without spending a fortune on all-new products? Three attractive solutions: Layer a tinted moisturizer over your... ➡
Does Your Kid Need a Budget?
If you’re feeling bombarded with back-to-school expenses, activities, and the wallet-popping cost of child care—I hear you. With my son entering first grade this fall, it just hit me that I need a whole new budget—for my kid. Child care is a... ➡
