When it comes to finances, young people in this country just don’t get it! When asked about basic financial concepts, high school seniors correctly answered only 48 percent of the questions, down from 52 percent in 2006, according to the Jump$tart Coalition’s recent survey on financial literacy. And college students didn’t fare much better, with seniors scoring just 65 percent on their survey.
Financial illiteracy starts in the home, says consumer financial services company, Bankrate. Most parents don’t…Read full post
The average family spends at least $500 a month on groceries, with some spending more than twice that. You need food to survive and to make sure the little ones are getting enough nutrition to grow strong and healthy, but that’s a lot of money for groceries!
Before you head out on your next food run, here are a few tips to help slash your grocery bill.
1. Make a list before you go. If you’re prepared before you go,…Read full post
Are store credit cards worth opening in order to save 20 percent on your bill? Not usually, but there exceptions. Here’s what you should consider:
Your Credit Score. Retail credit cards can lower your credit score. Each application for a new credit card triggers an inquiry on your credit report, which can lower your score by 10 to 30 points. The more cards you apply for, the more it will hurt you. People with a lot of store cards tend…Read full post
Reality star, author and fashion designer Lauren Conrad is no stranger to the fashion industry. She just launched her third fashion line, Paper Crown, following the success of her other clothing lines, The Lauren Conrad Collection and LC by Lauren Conrad.
She took to her blog yesterday to share her winter picks f0r the perfect winter wardrobe, calling winter fashion a “study in textures and layering.” Here are her 16 style staples of the season:
PCM was lucky enough to be one of the few sites selected to participate in the Jane By Design Style Challenge run by ABC Family’s newest show, Jane By Design, and interview for a position at Donovan Decker, the fictional fashion company from the show.
To get this three week fashion challenge started, we got a HUGE trunk in the mail filled with items (like two bags of pretzels, an orange baseball cap, etc.) that only came with…Read full post
The holidays can be crazy. From shopping and cooking, to holiday parties and get-togethers, there’s so much to do and not a lot of time to do it. But with a little help from these iPhone and Android apps, you can get through the holidays without breaking the bank, and with a little more ease and enjoyment!
Epicurious
Epicurious just might be the only app you need to get through the holidays. It’s my new favorite app, and I haven’t even begun my Christmas baking yet! The “cook’s…Read full post
Teens aren’t always the easiest to shop for, unless they tell you exactly what they want, and where’s the fun in that? Surprise your teens this year with one of these teen-approve gifts!
When a teen’s sweet tooth calls, they listen! The Babycakes mini-cupcake maker is the perfect gift for a teen who loves to bake, or just loves sweets! Choose from the Mini Cupcake maker, Cake Pop Maker, or even Mini Doughnut maker! It easy, safe, and requires little clean…Read full post
Just in time for the holidays, the New Gent Collection blends style at a great
price. Ten trendy models in bold or understated
colors for
$70. Current “it-girl” and style diva Jessie J is a fan of Swatch and the New Gent Collection, as the line has several cameos in her incredible video for “Who’s Laughing Now” (watch here)!
Click here to purchase!
PCM is offering up the chance to TWO lucky readers to win…Read full post
Swimsuit season is here, and if you’re feeling a little anxious about getting back into a swimsuit after a long winter, you’re not alone! More than 1,000 women confessed to Fitness Magazine what they really think of their beach bodies:
1. About 1 in 4 women don’t trust anyone to tell them honestly if a swimsuit looks good on them.
2. If Justin Timberlake invited them to a beach party, 36 % of women would turn him down flat because they don’t…Read full post
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