Spending
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... ➡
‘I No Longer Spend Mindlessly’
I grew up in a very frugal household, wearing my older sister's hand-me-downs for most of my childhood. So, when I got my first real job with a decent salary, I splurged. A career meant an ever-changing wardrobe. And, since I made pretty good... ➡
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.... ➡
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... ➡
Smart Shopping Hacks for Great Deals
You want those Gucci Chain-link sunglasses. But they are $330 retail. Ouch. Still, they’d make you look like a CEO and feel like Trinity from the Matrix. Is the movie star effect you might get from the splurge worth the potential buyer’s... ➡
Hey, Big Spendah!
Abigail, Abu Dhabi, UAE $1,795 Chloé bagHere in Abu Dhabi, it’s almost an expectation that you have a designer bag—in fact, restaurants have “bag stools,” little chairs just for handbags so you never have to put your baby on the floor. For me... ➡
Say Buh-Bye to Cable
Your cable bill is a monthly pain—it’s a lot of money for a lot of empty channels, especially when the alternatives are only getting more enticing. Now, instead of paying $150 a month for cable, you can purchase a streaming player box that’s... ➡
Know Your Unknowns
It was one of those minor life events that put a spotlight on a big financial issue. I’m the type to stay on top of household spending, but when my daughter started preschool, my system went haywire. I combed through our bag of receipts and... ➡
