13 Earth Day Freebies and Discounts You Can't Miss!


Updated 04/22/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Earth Day Freebies 2012

For those of you who missed out on Tax Day freebies, don't despair. The free loot you're getting for Earth Day and Easter is even better! Big-name retailers like Starbucks and Disney will be handing out freebies, so be sure to take advantage of them. Amazon: The online retailer is offering four Earth Day-themed ebooks downloads for free. Anthropologie: Check out these Anthropologie locations to Read more

8 Reasons You Need a Roth IRA Now


Updated 04/16/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Should You Invest in a Roth IRA

Be savvy about your retirement. Kiplinger gives eight compelling reasons for getting a Roth IRA account now. Smart young savers know to participate in their companies' 401(k)s as soon as they join the workforce to benefit from as many years of saving and compounding as possible (see Why You Need a 401(k) Right Away). But really smart young savers — including all of you who read Starting Out, Read more

LilSugar's Baby Registry Essentials


Updated 04/15/12 3:37 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Baby Registry Must Haves

It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more

10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used


Updated 03/06/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things to Buy Secondhand

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! It's no secret consumers have less cash to burn these days than ever before, but there are plenty of ways to save that don't require diving headfirst into a sales bin. For some products, there's just no point paying full-price when you can find the same quality in a second-hand or used product. Pets Dropping hundreds of Read more

10 New Orleans Pantry Essentials


Updated 02/21/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Orleans Food Guide and Where to Buy Online

Happy Mardi Gras! Feast on New Orleans favorites far beyond Fat Tuesday by stocking your kitchen with these local food favorites. Online you can find a surprising number of New Orleans delicacies — from hot sauce and seasoning blends to beignets and café au laits — and they're ready to be shipped straight to your belly. Check out my 10 favorite New Orleans food essentials to fill the Read more

6 Ways to Stay Organized When Grocery Shopping


Updated 02/20/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Organized When Grocery Shopping

Browsing the supermarket aisle is always fun, but doing it week after week can get old, especially if you have other errands to take care of. It's important to be more efficient when shopping for groceries to avoid wasting time and potentially forgetting some grocery essentials. Here are a couple of tips that will help you be more organized: Keep a list. Lists are always crucial to Read more

Get Great Benefits by Taking on One of These 11 Part-Time Jobs


Updated 02/15/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Part-Time Jobs With Health Insurance

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! “Underemployment” is a term that, compared to “unemployment,” more fully captures the lack of job opportunities. The underemployed includes the unemployed as well as those employed part-time but wanting full-time work. According to a recent poll, underemployment is currently at 18.1 percent. That’s down from 18.3 Read more

A Love Advice Columnist Has a Major Crush (on Her Home!)


Updated 02/14/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wendy Atterberry Home Tour

Advice columnists are used to answering questions — though usually not about themselves. Today, love advice columnist Wendy Atterberry of Dear Wendy is revealing her crushes and love for all things home-related. Wendy lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband, Drew, their baby boy, Jackson, and their two cats, Simone and Miles (who make a cameo in the photos here). Keep reading to see what Wendy Read more

12 Things You Should Never Buy Full-Price


Updated 02/27/12 6:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things You Can Buy at a Discount

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more

This Blockbuster Gift With Purchase Lets You Be Your Own Valentine


Updated 02/10/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Barneys Gift With Purchase Is Amazing

If you'll be doing some department-store beauty buying today or tomorrow, we highly recommend that you check out Barneys, because the "Love Yourself" gift with purchase it's currently offering is one of the best we've ever seen. It has everything a beauty fanatic could want, including a full-sized Deborah Lippmann nail polish, Lipstick Queen lip color, and Sunday Riley lip gloss. There are also a Read more