2011 has been a big year for Olivia Wilde. Along with nabbing roles in Cowboys & Aliens, Tron, and In Time, the 27-year-old actress became one of Revlon's newest brand ambassadors. "It was exciting to join a company that wants to empower women through beauty and help them harness their inner confidence," she said Monday in New York City. "We're really in sync on that." When asked about her Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Recently, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed piece about the “Haimish Line.” The Haimish Line is an invisible line sometimes crossed when you go from spending less to spending more — in doing so, Brooks contends, you often sacrifice warmth and connection to attain luxury and space. According to Brooks, Read more

Have you been convinced by the constant barrage of HCG diet testimonials? The diet has recently become the talk of the Internet, even though it was developed over 60 years ago. The HCG diet claims this: HCG (or human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone found in pregnant women, is supposedly responsible for releasing stored fat to feed the baby in utero. By restricting your caloric intake while Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! I recently fell off my budget—or, rather, got pushed off by a large, unexpected expense at the dentist’s office. I negotiated a payment plan so I wouldn’t have to pay more than $1,000 all in one go, but that night, as I was walking home, I became really irritated about the payments I’d have to make for the next few Read more

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What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

Eric Northman easily trumps Bill Compton in the sexy department in this season of True Blood, and even out of character, the tall Swedish actor is still a sight to behold. Yesterday, he took in an al fresco lunch with a friend at Gemma, an Italian brasserie next to the Bowery Hotel in New York. The restaurant's interiors hold a rustic charm, with a copper-covered bar, farm-style tables, and Read more

We're always looking for cheap air tickets in order to reduce costs before we make the purchase, but did you know that you can save even more money after your buy? Believe it or not, you can actually get refunded the difference if you buy your ticket from airlines like JetBlue or Alaska Airlines. However, some airlines will charge an extra fee because they will consider it to be changing Read more