Valentine's Day is around the corner and with the onslaught of engagements already after the holidays, everyone will be planning weddings...and bachelorette parties to go with 'em. Be it your sister or best friend, planning a bachelorette party isn’t easy—especially when trying to consider the bride’s wishes and everyone's wallet. Ultimately, money matters play a major role in where, when... CONTINUE READING 16

Attention all fashionistas, shopaholics and garment gurus: Free Shipping Day is this Friday, Dec. 16 (today!). The one-day online event offers free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve from over 2,000 merchants, including mouth-watering retailers like Barney’s New York, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, DSW, Sephora, Lucky Brand Jeans and many, many more. Visit freeshippingday.com to see if your favorites are... CONTINUE READING 4

Shoe e-retailers are making it easier than ever to purchase footwear online. In addition to offering either free or nearly free shipping deals, most provide lenient policies for returns and exchanges. And some sites go the distance with truly mouth-watering deals, such as one-year return windows and 110% price guarantees. With all these factors to consider, boot-crazed fashionistas like me... CONTINUE READING 11

We all play the elaborate shopping game to varying degrees. Both consumers and merchants hone their skills, hoping to best the other on the sales floor. As the bottom line gets bigger, each side pushes back harder. While stores have corporate think-tanks and strategists to squeeze out every last penny, average shoppers are left to fend for themselves. In a... CONTINUE READING 12

Whether your summer goals were to get a great tan or show off your stylish new swimsuit, it's not too late to make them happen with an end-of-summer getaway. Though the final weeks of the season are starting to slip away, there are still plenty of ways to save some quick cash. Try a few of these tips and you'll... CONTINUE READING 13