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3 Summer Skin Solutions
It’s the annoying end-of-summer skin dilemma: How do you adjust makeup you bought months ago to match your darker skin tone now—without spending a fortune on all-new products? Three attractive solutions: Layer a tinted moisturizer over your... ➡
Does Your Kid Need a Budget?
If you’re feeling bombarded with back-to-school expenses, activities, and the wallet-popping cost of child care—I hear you. With my son entering first grade this fall, it just hit me that I need a whole new budget—for my kid. Child care is a... ➡
Ground Rules for a Stealth Divorce
In my post last week about whether a Katie Holmes-style secret divorce is smart, I advised against it—unless you feel you’re up against a physical, emotional, or financial threat from your spouse. If that’s the case, and secrecy is best, here’s... ➡
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 Clear Shot at Better Credit
If your credit has taken a hit in this dragging economy, do you know where to go for help? Probably not, says a survey last month by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Nearly half of respondents had no idea where to turn, and... ➡
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... ➡
Money 101: How Secured Cards Work
Whether you’re trying to build good credit (or rebuild it), consider a secured card. “Secured cards are perfect for people with thin or damaged credit files,” says credit expert Erica Sandberg, like college students, new grads, or folks who are... ➡
Enjoy the Outdoors—Really
Imagine all the things you like about camping. All two of them: fresh air and gorgeous hikes. Now add an outdoor shower, luxurious tents or cabins, chef-prepared meals, maybe even a butler. It’s called “glamping”—where camping gets a facelift... ➡
