ArchivesCategory: As Seen on TV

Kmart? Kohl's? Forever 21? These bargain outlets don't just carry knock-offs from celebrities' designer duds-- many A-listers are actually shopping at these stores. Sure, they're pairing a $15 dress with $600 Jimmy Choos, but it's still cool to know that we can all own exactly the same stuff. Want to know who's actually been spotted Continue Reading

Soon stars will descend on the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, all vying for the same 6.75 pound, 13.5 inch tall man: the Oscar. The Academy Awards are one of the biggest nights of the year for movie lovers. Even if you can't be there to walk the red carpet, you can still create a star Continue Reading

Most of the time when celebrities make headlines for  money reasons it's because they're spending $2.2 million on a solid gold toilet or they're filing for bankruptcy. But there are plenty of household names who aren't letting their fat bank accounts change their frugal ways. Some clip coupons, some buy in bulk, but all of Continue Reading

I grew up in a family that ate dinner every night in front of the TV. I've seen every episode of Cheers, MASH, Seinfeld, Full House, Who's the Boss and probably dozens of other shows. I even majored in broadcast journalism in college. The TV has been my babysitter, my livelihood and my comforter. So Continue Reading

You've probably already seen the commercials for it on TV—shop for your Christmas presents now and pay for them a little at a time over the next days, weeks and months so that when the holidays actually arrive your presents are paid for. It's called layaway and it's nothing new. According to reports it was Continue Reading

The idea behind the 9-9-9 tax plan is to impose a nine percent income tax, a nine percent corporate tax and a nine percent federal sales tax. It's getting a lot of coverage in the media and on social networks, but as we found out, not everyone thinks a one-size-fits-all plan will work for all Continue Reading

Reality TV has invaded just about every network on television. Ordinary people are getting their time in the spotlight through shows like Biggest Loser and Real Housewives. But some of these celebrities are turning their 15 minutes of fame into successful careers and lucrative positions. They're not about to be washed up designers, no-name singers or forgotten bachelorettes. They're writing books, helping charities and launching new businesses.Continue Reading

Oprah may be one of the richest women in the world, but not all of her favorite things are budget-busters. Some of them are actually affordable.Continue Reading

Summer is looming with its bathing suits, bare arms and short skirts. I’ve already given you some tips to get in shape without spending a dime, but if you’ve got a little dough to spend on becoming less doughy yourself, here are a few options around or under $30.Continue Reading

On these cold winter days--like yesterday, when we woke up to an ice storm--I'm really glad I have a Snuggie™. It gets a good amount of use in my drafty house.  If I'm sitting, I'm probably in my Snuggie™.  My daughter has even taken hers to school; some of the teachers don't mind if the Continue Reading