We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

Unrest in the Middle East and the closing of American refineries have gas prices going up, up, and away for US consumers. Analysts are predicting that the prices may continue to rise. But don't worry, there are a number of methods to save on refueling your car. Here are some tips: Spend to Save: Look for deals around you that will help you save on your gas. For example, you can choose to Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Middle-income parents will spend nearly $227,000 in 17 years for children born in 2010, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But don't let that scare you — saving for a family can actually be fun if you know what you're doing. "The most important thing to understand is that your priorities are Read more

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. When I was a little girl I remember watching all the Disney Princess movies (You know the ones: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin… there seemed to be an endless supply), and I loved everything about those fairy tale stories—the handsome prince, the white dress, the cake, the pumpkin stagecoach, Read more

Sh*t girls say about money — LearnVest Are women better at living alone? — HuffPost Women 5 tips to avoid spoiled groceries — Credit Karma 18 useful online freebies — Real Simple Budgeting for people who hate planning — Wise Bread Lying about money to loved ones — Budgets Are Sexy Is it bad to kill a credit card? — Bankrate Eating on a budget: stop wasting food! — AllYou Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! There's a problem with a lot of productivity advice out there, and it's this — your "rules" for personal productivity are often going to be different than mine. Sure, sometimes there's overlap. Sure, you can always learn from others. But if you want to see a dramatic increase in your productivity, spend less time reading Read more

Create a miniphotographer in the family! If you're looking for a fresh arts and crafts idea, encourage your kids to get creative by making their own Polaroid wall. Not only will they get the chance to dabble in photography, but they'll also have a hand in decorating their own bedroom. The project can be as simple or as complicated as they'd like, depending on how many pictures they choose to Read more

With the Super Bowl approaching this weekend, there are plenty of chicken wing recipes to choose from, so why not try a different take on the game-day standby? For a nonmessy spin on the traditional Super Bowl appetizer, check out the wonton recipe from PrettyGirlsCook below. Plan on having a Super Bowl party? Buffalo Chicken Wontons have the great flavor of buffalo wings — minus the mess. Read more

My favorite way to incorporate the vintage-industrial-inspired trend that is everywhere right now is with accordian-style accessories. Their simple, architectural silhouettes are easy to work into all sorts of rooms. I've had my eye on the charming Directoire Iron Table from Zinc Door, but the $620 price tag was setting it out of my league. Luckily, I've found a replacement that looks just as Read more

The trouble with a maiden name — LearnVest Does this count as drinking at work? — HuffPost Women 3 ways to save money on your checking — Real Simple Which mobile carrier provides the best data plan for your buck? — Tecca Cheap and easy recipes with 5 ingredients or less — AllYou What’s in your dryer sheets and fabric softener? — Wise Bread 7 simple ways to save $2,000 — Read more