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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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4 Surprising Ways to Save Money Online
One big difference between shopping in a store and doing it online is that prices are customizable on the Web. Retailers use special technology to decide when, and whom, to charge more. The good news: Adopting a few simple habits can help you... ➡
What are Bitcoins—and Should You Get Them?
You may have heard about bitcoins. The internet is abuzz these days with tweets and articles about the digital currency that’s been around since 2009, but has lately soared to record-high prices. Bitcoin is a decentralized and anonymous way to... ➡
8 Travel Apps That Will Save You Money
Spring is prime vacation season (yesss!). But that doesn’t mean you need to pay top dollar to travel. There are apps that can help you save on everything from hotels to currency exchanges—they're so efficient, they practically hand you money. Of... ➡
3 Skin-Saving Treatments That Can Save You Money Too
A few years ago, I was writing a story for Vogue magazine on new skincare treatments, when I got the straight dope in hushed tones from a top-rated Manhattan cosmetic surgeon. Only three things actually work, she said: exfoliation, retinol and... ➡
The 3 Most Common Spending Triggers—and How to Beat Them
Does this sound familiar? You feel fried after a long day at work. You stop in the bathroom on your way out of the office, get one look at your sallow complexion, and the next thing you know you’re dropping $100 on “skin-brightening” makeup.... ➡
Is it Time to Ditch Your Cell Phone Provider?
You’ve probably seen commercials or driven by billboards for smartphone companies that promise “unlimited text, talk, and data” for considerably less than you’re paying with the big phone companies. Are these deals for real? And even if they are,... ➡
Does Preemptive Retail Therapy Work?
Who hasn’t sought out retail therapy after suffering a blow to the ego or a particularly bad week at work? Now new research from Northwestern University suggests that we also use retail therapy to cast a protective spell before a potentially... ➡
Travel in Style
I’m the queen of Internet research, but faced with putting together a once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Africa—five million Google hits for “safari”!—I knew I was outmatched. When I asked a well-traveled friend for advice, she told me a little... ➡
