The first time you walk into a discount bulk shopping facility like Costco can be exhilarating. Seeing the endless rows of shelves containing huge boxes of everything from cereal to office supplies, it can seem like buying in bulk is the answer to saving money that you've been waiting for. But beware—that's not always true. BUYING IN BULK 1o1 Buying in bulk... CONTINUE READING 7

1. Don't skimp on the primp. No more half-assing your work attire. Pick it out ahead of time and you'll cut down on fashion faux pas and the time it takes to get ready in the morning. 2. No excuses—write down your goals. You've heard by now that writing down your goals has been proven to increase your chances... CONTINUE READING 7

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

When I answered my seven-year-old’s Christmas request for an iPod Touch recently with a “no” (and a side of “are you kidding me?”), he shot back: “But you don’t even have to pay for it! It’ll be from Santa.” I was temporarily stumped, but I reminded him that not only is Santa on a budget just like we are, he also... CONTINUE READING 5

It’s that time of the year again and only the strong will survive! In case you haven’t crossed everything off your list during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, don’t fret—we have our top picks of smart phone apps that will make this season’s shopping experience a breeze! Looking for ways to organize your holiday gift lists? Trying to find... CONTINUE READING 11

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. Black Friday, a.k.a. the BIG sale day right after Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK! Whether you’re scouring in malls or online, Black Friday specials are the ultimate in savings. Shopping for deals... CONTINUE READING 15

Holiday travel just got more expensive, as many airlines have added surcharges ranging from $10 to $50 for the most popular flying days. Don’t you hate that? Here’s how to save: Time it right. FareCompare analyzed three years’ worth of fares and found that the best ticket prices are available at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesdays. Act fast: starting this month, holiday... CONTINUE READING 10

Next time your boss bitches you out, your cubicle-mate pisses you off, or you just can’t stomach the idea of one more day at your desk, take a deep breath, pull out this list and start reading. Suddenly things aren’t so bad, are they? 10. Because the abysmal economy has formed an odd camaraderie between you and your frenemies. 9. Because it’s... CONTINUE READING 11

When it comes to saving up, sometimes real women like you and me, not seasoned money experts, give the best advice. Our proof? See below for six amazing budget strategies from DailyWorth’s readers: It’s in the Cards—by Jen I put all that I can on my credit card and pay it off each month so I have a record of all my purchases.... CONTINUE READING 19

Would you tell a friend what you earn? How much debt you have? Despite how much you share with friends about the rest of your life, money remains a weirdly taboo topic. And that’s a shame, says financial therapist Amanda Clayman. Just as you turn to pals for support in most other stressful situations, “friends can offer encouragement, information and advice that can help with... CONTINUE READING 10