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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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Insider's Guide to Luxe Stays for Less
Don’t let the misguided reputation of house swaps—budget friendly but you never-know-what-you’ll get!—deter you from exploring the luxurious side of this amazing travel opportunity.My family and I have been swapping for years now, and we’ve done... ➡
How to Put Some Money in Your Designer Bags
Most women think of the dividends their handbag might yield in terms of looks and style. But a real power bag can also return some of the hundreds (or thousands) you put into it when you tap into the high-end resale market. “Classic, covetable... ➡
Is Paying Kids for Good Grades a Bribe?
When I was in elementary school, I’d excitedly count down the days until my next report card, anxious to make sure I’d gotten an ‘A’ in each and every class. But not because I was one of those naturally straight-A kids.I got paid. Instead of... ➡
Could a professional organizer save you money?
If you’re often searching frantically in your cluttered closet for a decent outfit, or it takes you longer to sift through the piles of paper on your desk than it does to actually do your work—you’ve probably thought about getting your life more... ➡
Why Successful People Unplug—or Should
When I take a vacation, I really do try to leave work behind (sometimes I’m even brave enough to leave my laptop at home). But like most people, I can’t resist the urge to check e-mail. Next thing I know, I find myself pecking long-form answers... ➡
Do your work clothes need a pro makeover?
Hear the word stylist and you might think of go-to-girl Rachel Zoe, who spiffs up celebs like Anne Hathaway and Cameron Diaz for their red carpet premieres. But increasingly, non-famous types are turning to professional stylists to give... ➡
Best Ways to Build Your Own Website
Apparently, there's this thing called a website and your business needs one. Here are a few ways to build a great site--and your brand--for free or close to it. Even if you’re a relative technophobe, you can build a basic website yourself. Two of... ➡
The Best Caribbean Getaway You've Never Heard Of
Want to pack as much style and culture into your vacation as possible--not to mention a few dips in the Caribbean? Consider Cartagena, a stunning cultural mecca on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Cancun is overplayed, Buenos Aires is far away, and... ➡
