We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! It’s happened. You’re engaged, and you’re thrilled to be planning your wedding. But you've also found out that you’ll be marrying into some serious debt, and there’s something new to plan: your debt strategy. Before tying the knot, it’s important to decide how you’ll handle your partner’s debt and how you’ll Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Freelancing can be an exciting and rewarding path for many people. You get to call the shots — accept or decline assignments, enjoy greater degree of flexibility in your schedule, and develop diversified streams of income. But there are also many things that freelancers have to worry about: health insurance, invoicing, saving for 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

It's always better to be safe than sorry, and insurance policies can sure make you feel well protected. However, buying your peace of mind can be quite expensive, so you want to make sure that you're spending money on the right insurance policies. Here are insurance policies you should consider forgoing: Pet insurance: If you total the medical costs incurred in a pet's lifetime versus the cost Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! The views expressed here are those of the essayist and not the LearnVest staff, but we look forward to opening the floor to debate and discussion, so tell us what you think. This Money Mic is part of a conversation about living with your partner — click here for the opposing view. A Seductive Idea First off, let me say that I Read more

Getting married is a huge commitment, and will affect all areas of your life, particularly your finances. It's no question that money is a sensitive issue and that many problems couples face are cash-related. The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted some of the finance blunders newlywed couples tend to make. To avoid making these mistakes, make sure you are aware of them: Not being honest Read more

It's always inspiring to see someone take their passion and turn it into a full-time job. Dana LaRue, the creator of The Broke-Ass Bride, started blogging to her heart's content in 2008 when she was planning and budgeting for her own wedding. Fast forward to 2011, Dana has about eight other people (including her husband) contributing content toward the blog, and has several awards under her belt, Read more

DrSugar is in the house! This week she explains how best to minimize scars. DrSugar, About a month ago, I caught my leg on the corner of a metal daybed, and now have a nasty 3-inch scar below my knee. I have several weddings in the next few months where I wanted to wear a short dress, and was wondering if there is any natural or commercial product that would help the scar fade quickly. — Scared Read more

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