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Do you have spring fever? Although it seems that winter is clutching on to much of the country warmer weather will come. And plenty of us are itching to update our wardrobes and freshen up our homes. That means we'll probably be heading out to the malls or logging on to our favorite websites for Continue Reading

Are you destined to wear head-to-toe clothing from Saks Fifth Avenue? Or is Sears more your style soul mate? This quiz will help you pinpoint where you should be spending your shopping resources.Continue Reading

Sometimes it's the customer that gets noticed for being particularly crazy or nasty. (You probably remember the St. Louis pastor who notoriously wrote on her receipt 'I give God 10%, why do you get 18?') The Applebees waitress that posted it online ended up losing her job, but sometimes far worse offenses made by cashiers Continue Reading

Just about every retailer seems to be promoting their own app these days, but with so many photos and videos of your kids confiscating the memory on your Smartphone, which apps are worth actually downloading? I don't know about you, but I've made the mistake of downloading some retailer apps that were basically glorified advertisements. Continue Reading

According to a new study plenty of us now shop online more than we date, read or say those three little words-- I love you. A recent study shows that 27-32 year olds are the least romantic age group. Nearly two in five people in this group shop more online than they say "I love Continue Reading

For those wanting to start 2013 off healthier, a juice cleanse may seem like a quick fix for detoxifying your body. While juicing is incredibly popular, some people say it's a scam. There are lots of options and most cost hundreds of dollars. So is it really worth the money?Continue Reading

We're all looking for ways to improve our lives and regain control of our finances this time of year. Since the average family spends about $2,000 on diapers per child, many parents with toddlers are probably making potty training a top new year's resolution. Plus, imagine all the time you'll save not having to change Continue Reading

Ready to make 2013 your healthiest year yet? Getting your body in shape shouldn't cause your bank account to suffer. The fitness club industry is massive and is only expected to get bigger, reaching $28.2 billion in revenue by 2016. But that doesn't mean you have to pay a premium for your gym membership. Use Continue Reading

Are you getting the best possible deal on your holiday purchases? Even if you think you're an expert bargain hunter this quiz will tell you whether or not you're spending more than you need to this holiday season.Continue Reading

Your children may be asking for the hottest toys this holiday season and as a parent, the last thing you want to put under the Christmas tree is a safety hazard. Over the past four years the Consumer Product Safety Commission has seized more than 8.5 million units of more than 2,400 dangerous toys from Continue Reading