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If you thought Jessica Alba's last Declare Yourself ad was intense, check out the newest image in the campaign. Taken by photographer David LaChapelle, the ad features Jessica wearing a Hannibal Lechter-esque device called "The Muzzler" to represent silencing yourself when you don't vote. The provocative photo is hard to look at, but will get people talking. So what do you think of Jessica Alba's Read more
A whole slew of celebrities — Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Halle Berry, Jonah Hill, just to name a few of the group — recently got together to film this PSA for Declare Yourself. The ad premiered today, just in time for people to get that voter registration form submitted so they can vote in the upcoming election. While most of you are already registered pass the Read more
When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more
Now that the year is quickly winding down, you might find yourself with countless to-dos to tackle. Make sure you remember to put some of these tax chores on your list. Kathy Pickering, the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, shared a couple of smart moves every savvy taxpayer should make before the end of 2011. Offset capital gains with capital losses: "It has been a Read more
Did you rise and shine bright and early this morning to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton say their vows? Or maybe you turned it into a giant pajama party and decided to stay up all night? Today, millions of people across the world are recalling their favorite moments from the royal wedding . . . they are also rubbing their eyes and drinking copious amounts of coffee, trying to stay Read more
Though the ease of online communications can be a tempting way to vent or make new friends, sometimes it's best to resist, as was the case for a recent juror in Texas who Facebook messaged a defendant, then found himself guilty of four counts of contempt of court. We may be used to sharing every thought in quick, two-sentence missives online, but here's what not to do when serving time in the Read more
Not quite feeling like Spring yet in your neck of the woods? Don't despair. Rather, follow in Fresh Tart's footsteps and cheer yourself up with gluten-free fish tacos! The weather, I promised myself I would not talk about the weather. But forget it man, this is Minnesota, and we talk about the weather. So here it is: It rained ice last night, as John and I were on our way from not one but two Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Picture the scene. It’s the evening of the Lady Gaga concert/Yankees game/yoga bootcamp. You bought the tickets months ago, saving up and looking forward to it. But tonight, it’s blizzarding. And you’ve had the worst week and are exhausted. And nothing would make you happier at that moment than a hot chocolate and Read more
In the great debate about the modern housewife, many people think the choice to not work outside the home makes the most sense once kids enter the picture. Raising children involves a lot of work and reward, and you can also save real money on childcare. When asked, 25 percent of TrèsSugar readers said they'd only consider becoming a stay-at-home mom, not just a stay-at-home wife. But now we Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Trends. They seduce us into buying a hot item, only to leave us a year later with an emptier wallet and a useless widget. But there’s one trend we at LearnVest can get behind: conscious consumerism. At its most basic level, buying consciously just means taking a couple of extra seconds to consider each purchase. It’s a way Read more
