5 Fashion Challenges to...

Have you ever heard of a fashion challenge? They’re tasks that bloggers, fashionistas, or anyone sick and tired of their wardrobe can use to stretch new limits, try new trends, and make old items look new again. When I first heard about fashion challenges, I loved the idea....

How to Get More Financi...

As kids graduate from high school and prepare to move on to the next phase of their lives, many parents face a similar conundrum: How in the world are we going to pay for college? Whether you have one child or several, the costs of college are simply daunting. With college costs rising...

10 Easy Ways to Trim Yo...

Whether it’s going to the movies or checking out a new restaurant, I’m always looking for an excuse to get out of the house and explore the town. However, if I don’t keep my personal budget in check, my spending can easily spiral out of control, and paying off my credit...

How to Make Pulled Pork...

If you’re like me, you love food with big, bold flavor – and few dishes deliver like slow-cooked pulled pork. Not only do pork shoulders provide a bounty of tender and delicious meat, but they are incredibly versatile and affordable. You can typically find pork shoulder on...

15-Year vs. 30-Year Mor...

There is no shortage of decisions to be made when applying for a new mortgage loan. You have to select a lender and decide between a fixed or an adjustable rate – and then you must make the biggest decision of all. Paying on a mortgage loan for 30 years is typical, and in fact,...

How to Get a Raise or J...

In this tough economy, everyone could use a raise at work. But getting your boss to add extra money to your paycheck isn’t an easy feat – you have to position yourself as an invaluable asset to the company for the raise to make sense for management. This is business after...

5 Cell Phone Etiquette ...

Cell phones first began popping up in the early 1990s. Cute, brick-like objects weighing two-and-a-half pounds, they seemed to be perfect companions for long road trips. However, over time, the cell phone began an evolution, shrinking in size and growing in capabilities. Initially...

How the U.S. Can Elimin...

United States presidents since Richard Nixon have sought the development and implementation of a comprehensive energy policy without success. As a consequence, the country became heavily dependent upon foreign oil imports in the early 1970s. The first supply crisis occurred with the Arab...

The Myth of Investment ...

When it comes to the tenets of proper investing and personal finance, some rules have been discussed so often that even non-experts know them: Do not get deep into debt, save money for a rainy day, buy life insurance, and do not try to day trade. There is one rule, however, that is...

Budget Fashion Bridge L...

If you’ve paid attention to the fashion industry in the last decade, you might have noticed something new in the world of couture: budget fashion lines. Budget fashion lines, which are referred to as “bridge lines” in the  industry, offer you a chance to score high-end...