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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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The Case for Buying Refurbished Computers
You’re living in a “pre-owned” home, and it's likely that your car was owned before, too. So why does your computer have to be brand new? Refurbished computers are as good as or better than their brand-new brothers, and buying one (instead of... ➡
A Cash Plan for Kids
My sons are asking, again, when they’ll get an allowance. I’m ambivalent. After all, I never got an allowance. My parents taught me the value of money; they just didn’t do it by actually giving me any. But my kids aren’t going to give up, so I... ➡
Celebrating Nora Ephron
So much has been said already about the immense contributions Nora Ephron made during her not-quite-long-enough life—to film, journalism, even food—that I’d like to put the spotlight on something more personal. Nora was a chick. And she loved... ➡
Three Steps to Great Summer Skin
You have glowing plans for your skin this summer. Here’s how to make sure that sun, sand, sweat, and makeup don’t leave you high and dry (or oily and acned). Clean. Make-up and humidity can be a vicious combo. Brighten your skin and clear... ➡
Find Your Best Hotel Rewards
Driving yourself crazy trying to figure out which hotel loyalty program is “best”? Stop the madness, woman. We’re talking vacay here. While each program’s details vary, the differences aren’t huge. Choose one based on your travel style and not... ➡
Coping with Teacher Gift Guilt
Last year Amanda and I fretted over Camp Gap—the stressful break between school and camp. Today it’s the end-of-year teacher gift debacle. Amanda contributed cash to her preschool kids’ class gifts—but then saw other parents showing up with... ➡
Investing in Your Hair Can Yield Great Returns
Hair might seem frivolous, but I think it’s important—I mean, it’s around your face; there’s no ignoring it. I absolutely believe it’s something to invest in. I was always a white-blonde California beach bum: my hair was easy. But eventually it... ➡
Should You Give Your Grad an Allowance?
Put yourself in the recent grad’s ballet flats: You’re 22, living with your parents after four years of freedom, stuck watching golf with Dad and trying to sneak in quietly at 2 A.M. after a night out. It's like high school all over again, but... ➡
