Lifestyle

  • Best Value on Valentine’s Day Diamonds: The Answer May Surprise You

    Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so if you’re considering the purchase of jewelry or a similar keepsake, it’s time to start researching the options. A little forethought can save you money without compromising the quality of the gift. Regardless whether…

  • Lean Body, Fat Wallet Book Review

    According to Lean Body, Fat Wallet by Ellie Kay and Danna Demetre, you can hit that sweet spot with just a few simple lifestyle changes. Kay is a financial expert, author, and international speaker, and Demetre is an inspirational speaker…

  • Save Money With These 2-Wheeled Alternatives to Cars

    At the Consumer Electronics Show in January, compact electric scooters and stylish electric bikes with ranges of at least 20 miles caught the spotlight. But price points of $1,500 or more for products still in prototype may brake riders’ enthusiasm.…

  • How to Train Your Dog for Less

    Dogs are said to be humans’ best friend, but humans’ best friend originated in the wild and descends from wolves. The modern dog must be trained in household etiquette in order to live with people. There are ways to accomplish…

  • Dogs vs. Cats: Which Makes the Best Pet?

    It’s an old question, and to some a first-date necessity: Are you a dog person or a cat person? In their respective roles as both work animals and pets (and sometimes even gods), dogs and cats have lived alongside humans…

  • 4 Best Diet Plans for Tight Budgets

    Usher in the New Year with a new you. For many, this means resolving to eat better and exercise more. If that’s your goal for 2014, a well-balanced and easy-to-follow weight-loss plan can help you hit the mark. There are…

  • Multitasking to Get in Shape

    We’re all pressed for time and eager to find ways to multitask — especially when it comes to exercise and getting in shape. We identified several activities you can pursue…

  • 3 Ways to Fix a Broken iPhone for Less

    Slippery fingers, multi-tasking gone awry, impromptu iPhone baths — whatever the reason, mark these words: Inevitably your iPhone will break. Few and fortunate are the owners who remain unscathed by…

  • 4 Unexpected Items Yield Big Savings on Black Friday

    The biggest shopping day of the year is almost upon us and while many are busy making lists and checking them twice, there are a few things you may have…

  • Daily Deal Apps Roundup

    Whether shopping at home or looking for a place to grab lunch, everyone loves a bargain. That’s why daily deal apps are so popular. According to a report by BIA/Kelsey,…

  • Which Rewards Program Is Best for You: Rite Aid, CVS, or Walgreens?

    Large national drugstores like Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens stock their shelves with nearly identical products, and many shoppers simply choose the nearest store rather than favor one over the…

  • For the New iPhone 5C, Which Carrier Is Cheapest?

    For weeks the world has anticipated a cheap Apple iPhone, known as the 5C, and it’s finally arriving — sort of. The iPhone 5C is $100 cheaper than the premium…

  • Which Cell Phone Carrier Has the Lowest Extra Fees?

    Ever sign up for a phone plan expecting to pay one thing, only to get a bill that’s much higher? Or had the unfortunate experience of going over your plan’s…

  • How Nursing Moms Can Use the New Health Law (Part 2)

    Continued from Part 1 Breast Pump Options. I called Medela, a well-known and highly regarded manufacturer of breast pumps, to learn which machines are available through the ACA. Medela supplies…

  • Are You Paying for Breastfeeding Support When You Don’t Have To? (Part 1)

    A new baby, second time around: I was determined to nurse and knew that I needed breastfeeding support. I began my research and quickly discovered the high cost of breast…

  • Protect Your Data from Prying Eyes with a VPN

    It’s surprisingly easy for just about anyone to sit in a coffee shop and snoop on others’ activity. That’s why an extra layer of security, like a virtual private network…

  • Decorate Like a Pro — for Cheap

    Decorating a home can cost a fortune, especially if you go to big-name retailers to replicate the look in glossy magazines. But today we bring you some tips and tricks…

  • What’s in Your Kid’s Diaper?

    Cloth diapers versus disposable diapers — the debate rages on. Many factors affect the choice of one over the other as parents wrestle with questions like: Which is easiest and…