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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New Rules Make Airfares Clear
Women tend to be the travel agents of the family (among other roles), so when the comparison-shopping game changes, you need to know. Today, you can say goodbye to misleading ticket prices. According to new Department of Transportation rules, all... ➡
Build Your Best Cellar, for Less
Envy your pals who always seem to serve the perfect bottle of wine? Envy ends here—once you start your own wine cellar, stocked (yes) with bottles for $30 or less. Pick It The trick is picking bottles that are “age-worthy,” says Mark Censits,... ➡
When Data Leaks
You know you should protect yourself when you shop online, but this week’s hack of Zappos.com puts a fresh twist on how to do that. The hackers only accessed data like names, emails, and addresses—no credit card numbers. But that’s enough... ➡
Could Your Phone Become Your Wallet?
You can do a lot with your money on a smartphone, from checking balances to calculating tips. Soon you’ll be able to go shopping. In theory. Thus far, the so-called mobile wallet is making more headlines than transactions. A recent study found... ➡
4 New Cash-Tracking Tools
Maybe you haven’t yet figured out how to make a budget that works for you, but these four new tools could change your mind, your life, and your net worth: The Birdy is an addictive money tracker. Reply to a daily email with a list of the... ➡
How I Cope With Working-Mom Guilt
I’ve been working since my son was born; I’m also the primary earner in my marriage. My son, now five, is thriving. I’m not. I still filter everything through the lens of my shortcomings, the tally of meals missed and other failures. But he’s... ➡
DIY Gifts for Deadline Shoppers
I give DIY gifts every year, and I’m obsessed with finding fresh ideas that look pretty and polished. This year, try these three easy, meaningful gifts that work alone or as a bundle: Patterned coasters. These coasters are a crafter’s dream.... ➡
Take a Volunteer Vacation
Yearning for a getaway, but craving something more compelling than sipping Mai Tais in Maui? A "volunteer vacation" could do you a world of good—while enabling you to do some good in the world. So-called voluntourism is a rapidly-growing segment... ➡
