Spend
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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Last-Minute Deals on Trips
Summer is waning, but there’s still time to plan a delicious last-minute trip, thanks to these travel deal sites. Sniqueaway’s claim to fame is that they mine TripAdvisor reviews to offer you great deals at popular resorts, hotels, and spas. You... ➡
A Tribute to Helen Gurley Brown
I still remember when I found a used copy of Helen Gurley Brown’s landmark 1962 bestseller, “Sex and the Single Girl,” nearly 40 years after its heyday. By then it was the era of Carrie Bradshaw and “Sex and the City,” but as a newly single woman... ➡
Vacation Makes Your Biz Better
Confession: As a career-preneur, I rarely take a vacation. I travel constantly, but I'm always working. And it's bad—for me and for my business. I'm writing this as much for you as a declaration for myself. In the few times I've successfully left... ➡
One Mom’s Olympic-size Budget
As my oldest daughter and I watched gymnast Gabrielle Douglas hand-spring her way to an Olympic gold, my 11-year-old saw an idol. I saw depleted bank accounts. An intermediate-level competitive gymnast, my daughter ranked 15th nationally last... ➡
Why I Buy, and Buy Again
A few weeks ago, I caved in to a summer sale, and bought a pair of dark-blue Converse slip-ons I’d been coveting. Apparently I had no clue that I owned two other pairs of sneakers—both dark-blue as well. Call the style police—I’m a repeat... ➡
Two Sites to Make Any Trip Better
Don’t you hate booking an ocean-view bungalow—only to discover you need binoculars to see the “view”? Use these two sources to get the inside scoop on what your hotel will really deliver: Yelp: Yelp’s user reviews haven’t yet been taken over by... ➡
Sites That Sniff Out Low Prices
Being good with money doesn’t mean you never shop—it means you shop like a fox. Here, two sites that can help you look fine without paying full price. Lyst is the future of online shopping. Search clothes, shoes, and accessories from all over the... ➡
How To Rack Up Serious Miles
We can’t tell you which travel credit card is best for you. (Sorry, we have a word count to stick to.) But we can help you rack up more points—on any card—with one easy trick. If you haven’t been chasing miles until now, you’re probably used to... ➡
