Suppose the first thing your boss says to you tomorrow is, “Clean out your desk.” Any idea how you’d manage?
Time for a financial fire drill: Imagine paring down your current expenses and creating a plan to cover just the basics.
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Every year at this time, because of the inevitable confluence of Easter and tax day, my inner Catholic gets resurrected, big time.
This year’s guilty, post-itemizing revelation: What the hell happened to our budget, and where did all ...
Wedding season is upon us, and my boyfriend and I have been invited to seven this year.
A potential budget crisis? Definitely. But I couldn't find a good planning tool to help. So I made my own.
I priced out an entir...
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This has been a big week at the Supreme Court, as justices heard arguments relating to the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in 2010—but is now being challenged.
At the core of the law is the “ind...
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 ...
Know someone with sky-high healthcare bills? You might. Three million households spend 18% of their incomes on out-of-pocket medical expenses.
It’s an awful burden, on top of a crisis or chronic illness. Now you can help with GiveForward.
How ...
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 greatest. An...
It’s what Donald Rumsfeld called the “known unknowns.” At some point this winter, your kids will be home sick, and your sitter will be snowed in—or sick as well.
That's why every working mother needs a backup plan. Start here....
This is part two of an ongoing series about being financially prepared for a divorce. Read part one here.
Heather is a 42-year-old social worker with three kids, a house, a mortgage, and a small retirement account. She has consulted a lawyer and answered ...
Saving is an art, but there’s a science to doing it well. To pack more power into your “It’s an Emergency!” savings effort, try these:
Think “one.”
If you have a few savings goals, cut back.
You save m...
Like your favorite suit or power pumps, your choice of jewelry sends a signal about who you are—of course.
But it’s not the cost of your baubles, it’s your style that speaks volumes, says Marlisa Sailer, a consultant with Style for Hire...
