With student loan costs rising to astronomic levels, those on a quest for learning may be forced to find less expensive alternatives outside the traditional classroom. Thank your lucky stars for iTunes U's free online classes, now neatly compiled into an awesome iPad app so you can take your lessons on the go. Apple announced the new iTunes U iPad app this morning during its education-themed Read more

Soon, Project Runway fans will have one more way to make it work. The dueling-designers show has inspired Colors Take Flight, a limited-edition makeup collection by L'Oréal Paris. Makeup artist Collier Strong, who you've probably seen on the show, loaned his expertise to create four distinct color palettes with lipstick, nail polish, blush, and lip color. The collection lands in stores this Read more

When it comes to our financial resumes, consensus is that credit scores are the number one factor that lenders rely on to determine the credit-worthiness of a borrower. The time might be right for you to dip a toe into the housing market or buy a new car, but your credit score needs to be in tip-top shape to land a loan. Follow my tips for improving your score to get the best possible interest Read more