If you're still searching for a passable gift for a friend or family member who seems to have everything she needs, put down that credit card for a moment and consider giving a charitable gift instead. There are amazing charities and non-profit organizations out there doing great work, which could definitely use your charitable gift this year. For friends and family members who appreciate Read more

It's tempting to keep your LinkedIn profile at the bare minimum after being laid off because of shame or other reasons, but it will actually hurt your job-hunting prospects if you choose to do so. Prospective employers will sift through a job candidate's Internet footprint, and LinkedIn will be one of the first places they'll look at. Here are some tips that Sandra A. VanGilder, a New York-based Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Not all debt is created equal. While most forms of borrowing entail risk, certain credit decisions are more likely to lead you into a downward spiral of indebtedness. We call these debt traps. It’s incredibly easy to stumble into a debt trap. All it takes is a brief lapse in judgment. Opening a new credit card account without Read more

We are pumped to share one of favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Julie Upton, RD New research suggests that intensity is best for torching calories during your workout — and for more than 14 hours post-exercise. Like most of us, you probably work out to help you lose weight and firm up. Unfortunately, our wimpy exercise these days just isn't cutting it, says David C. Read more

In the Ask Savvy community group, reader Mrs-B wonders if she should wait for her poor credit score to improve before buying a home. I reached out to credit expert Bethy Hardeman from CreditKarma.com, a free credit management service that provides free credit scores, financial education, and personalized savings recommendations. The firm helps more than three million consumers realize the Read more

Harvey Weinstein is next to leave Halston, following on the heels of Sarah Jessica Parker who announced her departure Wednesday. Weinstein had an equity stake in the brand for many years, serving as a figurehead while it hasn't been able to regain its fashion status since its jumpsuit-fueled, disco '70s heyday. Adding fuel to the fire is speculation on Halston's creative designer, Marios Schwab, Read more