Money

Here's what you need to know, according to experts.

Are you falling for any of these health halos?

It's less about making drastic lifestyle changes and more about making small shifts.

Sure, it ruins the surprise—but science says that isn't that important to the recipient to begin with.

A mindset shift won't make that balance smaller, but it can help you stay motivated in the long run.

It's beauty-editor approved to rehab even the most expensive candles.

They're all endorsed by gift-giving experts.

Ripping the packing label off the box is often far from the neatest way to obscure the box's initial use, so when TikTok's algorithm served me with a useful hack for removing printer ink from labels, I was intrigued.

From pens to paper and even faux plants.

According to etiquette experts.

Here's what an accountant wants you to know.

Without scaring the both of you.

Secret Santa isn't only for office parties.

Participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may appear to be a productive solution when money is tight, but jumping on every deal that comes your way can get out of hand quickly.

This year was a major reminder that unexpected things can happen, and that it helps to be financially prepared when they do.

Yes, there is a point to having savings.

According to experts.

Minimal investment, major impact.

Don't wait until the end of the year to do your taxes.

She gave us her honest answers.

Give it a shot.

Eating at home again? Restaurant experts share their best tricks to make yet another meal in your dinner room feel more exciting.

Here's why.

It's chock-full of great deals.

Unstable times call for stable finances.

Try one of these cost-saving swaps.

For everyone on your list, and every budget you need to stick to.

Being $200,000 in debt gives you perspective.

And no, you don’t have to become a whiz at using spreadsheets.

Being nice to yourself doesn't have to be expensive.

Ever heard of ShopSavvy?

It's bill-auditing time.

"Make your coffee at home and save $2.50 a day!" they all say.

Don't beat yourself up. Here's what to focus on instead.

The one tiny change that can cut down on hair-washing time, reduce consumption and packaging waste, and save money.

It’s been a unique time for me to finally create a budget for myself.

You might even avoid a house call altogether.

There are plenty of ways revamp for less than $10—it just takes a little flexibility, patience, and creativity. Whether your living room, kitchen, bedroom, dining room, or laundry room is driving you absolutely nuts, here are some suggestions to freshen up the space, so you can enter another season at home feeling just a little bit more content.

According to experts.

Our hope is that this month’s content can begin to help with some of one of life's major stressors.

Did you know you can politely nudge friends to pay up?

A new report breaks down how Gen Z and millennials will navigate holiday shopping amid COVID-19.

It’s okay to stop worrying about your credit score for a little while.

From unnecessary fees to pet toys.

Nearly half of Americans do.

Try swapping fresh blooms for dried botanicals.

You see a chair on the curb. It’s sitting right in front of your building and it’s free. Or, you’re at the thrift store and spy a cheap sofa. But something holds you back. You’re just. not. quite. sure. If only there were guidelines — holy reminders if you will — of things to keep in mind while looking at used furniture. How do you decide if it’s the right thing to re-do? Or if you should run in the other direction?

Ssh! We’re putting together a dress up box for my kids this year for Christmas! To aid in my quest for putting together the best dress up box ever, I have made this handy “Ultimate Dress Up Box Checklist”. How many of these do you have in yours? Or, even better, waiting to add to yours, currently lying around your house? Used adult clothes: short dresses (they will become full length on a child) bridesmaid dresses (possibly cut short?

In our largely cashless society, it’s easy to go days without touching an actual dollar bill. While there’s tons of convenience that comes with credit and debit cards, the downside is that money seems less real and it’s easier to overspend when payments appear in the distant future. The cash envelope system is one way to counter that. 1. Create Your Household Budget: Sit down and figure out your income and expenses each month.

It doesn’t look like much in its stock photograph, but IKEA’s SNIGLAR crib has been turning up all over the place in our tours lately – everywhere from Sydney, Australia to Pennsylvania, USA. The crib’s airy, simple design and raw wood aesthetic work well with eclectic, modern, Scandinavian, and minimalist decor. Don’t believe us? Click through to those nurseries that feature the one-and-only SNIGLAR. 1. Elke’s Sweet As Honey Space 2.

In response to my recent post, Trying To Cut Down On Heating Costs? Go Gradually, a commenter wrote, “If I feel a little cold, I just tell myself that I am burning more calories when I am chilly… because that’s true.

This is a “get off my lawn” type of post, when I curmudgeonly grouse about how much things cost, and how we’re being swindled by young punks who don’t know how easy they’ve got it in today’s world. My pet peeve of the day is products that are very inexpensive (or in some cases free) at the outset, but require expensive refills or supplies to keep them item working. Don’t get me wrong: I love some of these things.

Pallet projects, in every possible form, were early guests to the DIY party and have stayed around ever since. Using them for the reclaimed wood certainly has its risks (more on that later), but you can’t beat the price (which is usually free). Here’s a guide to everything you need to know: finding, choosing, cleaning, and breaking down one for use. Once you know the what’s what, you can decide for yourself if they are worth the effort.

They take a no-nonsense approach.

When it comes to honing in on your budget, you’re probably quick to look around the house for ways to save. Just as important, however, are the things costing you money outside your door. Needless expenses around the yard add up, causing your wallet to take a hit. Some are avoidable money-sucks. Others are small investments that’ll save more money later.

Here's how to prevent it.

Virtual personal assistants are in demand.

And it's not a laptop riser.

It's possible!

Here are tips they swear by.

You can still find ways to make things romantic, fun, and refreshing even when every night is at-home date night.

Don't pull out your wallet just yet.

Think that because you don’t own, you have no control over your home’s energy use? Not true! Here’s our ultimate guide; full of links to quick, easy and yes, even inexpensive, ways to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your bills (your landlord will thank you!). Most of these changes are likely to pay for themselves in energy savings over the duration of your rental.

Month after month, I would look at my bank statement and resolve to spend less on food. The solution to that problem? Accepting reality.

It’s nice to have someone—even a robot penguin—looking out for me.

There are a few things about the grocery store that are less-than-perfect—though the reasons behind them may be more complicated than you think.

In this case, time really is money.

Next time you open up your wallet to see a lone George Washington staring back at you, consider this list of inspiring things you can do with just a dollar.

It's in the name of transparency.

Each one is designed to change the way you act or think to give you a little leg up on deciding where your money goes day after day and year after year.

If you’re shopping for a bargain, here’s an expert-backed cheat sheet.

Do you have an over abundance of fabric scraps that you are holding on to, “just in case”? Cintia from My Poppet was doing just that, and then she came up with the clever idea of turning her scraps into pretty twine. You can find the simple tutorial below. Scrap fabric strips in assorted lengths (max 1″ wide) Something to wind your twine on to Scissors For more pictures and the full tutorial, head over to My Poppet.