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We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Political theater over whether or not to extend the 2% payroll tax holiday has overshadowed the fact that most workers can do more to reduce the amount of tax withheld from their paychecks than anything cooked up in Washington. The power-to-the-people ploy? Using a W-4 form to put an end to overwithholding from your paychecks. Read more
Everyone loves a pretty braid, but creating perfectly smooth plaits is difficult, verging on well-nigh impossible for those of us with layers. Which is why the disheveled braids coming down the runway are good news. They're pretty and fashion forward, but they allow for plenty of loose strands, not-quite-right crossovers, and stuck-out pieces, too. It's a braid new world, so don't be afraid to Read more
Reading GeekSugar is just one way to get all the latest tech news, trends, tips, and informative info throughout the day — we also share funny tidbits, news we don't cover on the site, cool links, and more on our Twitter and Facebook pages! Are you a Twitter and Facebook fanatic like we are? Then be sure to click "Follow" on our Twitter page, then "Like" our Facebook page for all the extra Read more
Whitney Houston died this afternoon. Her reps Jill Fritzo and Kristen Foster confirmed the news to us today, saying, "Unfortunately it's true." Whitney passed at 3:55 p.m. PST at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where Clive Davis's annual pre-Grammys party is behind held tonight. Whitney was 48 years old. Story developing. Read more
The Grammy Awards are rolling into LA tomorrow and all the big names in music are expected to attend. Rihanna and Coldplay will take the stage, along with Adele and a reunite Beach Boys. Gwyneth Paltrow, Miranda Lambert, Drake, and Fergie are among the many presenters. We'll be updating live all night long from the event so don't forget to follow us on Twitter for exclusive photos and exciting Read more
Last night on Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler's Leslie Knope introduced us to a new holiday we want to start celebrating immediately: "Galentine's Day." Each Feb. 13, Leslie hosts a brunch for her girlfriends, giving them thoughtful gifts like a facial gift certificate or a needlepoint pillow with their face on it and the lead news headline from the day they were born. See why Galentine's Day, Read more
As parents, we all want the safest, most secure way of transporting our families from point A to point B. If the car is good-looking, well that's just a bonus. So when U.S. News Best Cars released its 2012 Best Cars for Families Awards earlier today, we couldn't wait to share the results. Check out the highlights, and let us know — how does your family get around? Do you agree with these Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to certified trainer, fitness blogger, and wellness coach Jennipher Walters for some help! While it's hard to call Girl Scout Cookies health food exactly, some varieties are certainly easier on your waistline than others. In order to help you decide which boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to order this Read more
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and now that we've had time to digest the news, we have a few reactions to share. From the positive and excited to the slightly disappointed, check out our thoughts on the 2012 Academy Award nominations, and be sure to share yours too. It's rare for a comedy to be able to compete with all of the heavy dramas of award season, especially an 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
