Monthly Archives: June 2010

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Places To Go For 4th Of July Weekend Getaways: Follow The Fireworks!

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Libby Kane

This 4th of July, we know where to go for a weekend getaway, complete with fireworks. If you’re like us, you’re itching to get out of town. More

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Terrafugia And The World’s First Flying Car, If You Can Foot The Bill

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Elizabeth Jacobs
A flying car, at last! The time has come when the idea of flying over our morning commute isn’t just a scene from a Harry Potter flick. Well, sort of. Production for the Terrafugia Transition, the world’s very first “flying More
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Nicole Kidman And Other Hollywood Celebrities Who Didn’t Make The Forbes Cut (And Why)

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Jo Piazza
We welcomed the release of Forbes’ annual Celebrity 100 list this week, Hollywood’s favorite popularity and power contest. But as with all popularity contests, some folks didn’t make the cut. The list is a balance between monetary success and headline-grabbing More
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To Make Those Bills Lower (And Go Green!), Understand Your Water Use

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Libby Kane
Besides being 70% of the human body, water is yet another household service costing you money. The average annual household water bill in the U.S. is $476, for the privilege of running the dishwasher and filling up your water bottle. More
Budgeting & Spending
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Are You Ready for a Baby … Financially?

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Minda Zetlin

You may not be ready for a baby today, or even in the next five years. But, theoretically: Could your finances handle a little one? More

Psychology Of Money
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If You Skipped Breakfast You May Be Making Riskier Financial Decisions

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Elizabeth Jacobs
Stomach growling? Step away from your investments. We stumbled upon a post on The New York Times’ Economix blog that might make you reconsider what you have for lunch. “Do hungry people take bigger financial risks?” the article asks. What?? More
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Would You Pay For Tina Fey? Hulu To Launch Paid Subscription

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Libby Kane
The best thing about NBC’s 30 Rock is that it can be watched the next day for free on Hulu. During its three-year lifespan, the online video service has been a breath of fresh, high-resolution air among the suffocating, grainy More
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We Asked LearnVesters If They Would Purchase A J.Crew Or Ann Taylor Wedding Dress…Would You?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Elizabeth Jacobs
Poll: The picture-perfect wedding of little girls’ dreams usually focuses on one main (namely white) item: the dress. While most brides would agree that it’s important to feel beautiful that day, many also admit that they don’t have to spend More
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We Know It’s Green, But Is The Prius Worth It Financially?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Billie Hadley

If you’re in the market for a car, opting for a hybrid vehicle can save you tons of can in the long run and keep you eco-friendly. More

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Why Is The Stock Market Falling? Consumer Confidence Index Released

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Libby Kane
This morning, we heard from our favorite barista that the stock market is plummeting. And we saw it again on the display screen in the elevator. And again on our homepage. “Plummeting” is not a term we like to hear More