Spending
Why Kids Should Chip in for College
When I was in high school, I worked as a waitress, slinging hot cakes and hash at my local IHOP. My plan: to drive off to college in a lightly-used red sports car. Then my father presented me with my college tuition bill. He asked me to pay the... ➡
Be a Savvy Guest This Summer
The good: You're staying at a friend's house for the weekend. Fun chats and way more relaxing than a hotel. The bad: Guest-gift anxiety. What do you bring?It depends on how long you’re staying, says etiquette expert Anna Post, describing the gift... ➡
A Pro Sweetens Your Trip
I’m a diehard DIY traveler—until a travel agent saved me almost $400 on a recent flight to Ghana. The unexpected discount made me realize I’d been missing out on an obvious (if old-school) way to save time and find better deals. Here’s when to... ➡
6 Tips for Spending Less on Skiing
At some ski resorts, adult lift tickets can top $100. Add in gear rentals, lodging and après-ski cocktails, and you’re talking several hundred bucks a day to slide down a mountain. Here are a few ways to notch down the costs. Buy online. You can... ➡
One Mom’s Olympic-size Budget
As my oldest daughter and I watched gymnast Gabrielle Douglas hand-spring her way to an Olympic gold, my 11-year-old saw an idol. I saw depleted bank accounts. An intermediate-level competitive gymnast, my daughter ranked 15th nationally last... ➡
Should You Hide Divorce Plans from Your Spouse?
Katie Holmes used a disposable cellphone to talk secretly to her lawyers, and filed for divorce in Manhattan while Tom Cruise was on location in Iceland. Is this the way to go? Usually not—but it depends. There are three main reasons to let your... ➡
Must-Have V-Day Gifts for Under $50
A dozen roses might mean romance, but the best gift is more time together—not necessarily more money, right? Here, a list of gifts under $50 that will help you have fun with your honey. Grow Your Own Marinara Kit ($29, Uncommon Goods) This nifty... ➡
Who Has Time to Hang Out in Sephora for Hours on End?
Not us. Running our high-octane careers and lives, we have little time to play with makeup (even though we want to!) Enter curated skin care. A celeb or beauty editor hand-picks your skin care and makeup, giving you a taste of the latest and... ➡
