First Look: Easy Money


Updated 10/05/08 6:08 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

TV Preview: Easy Money

In addition to Valentine, there's another new show coming to the CW this Sunday: Easy Money, a series about a family of loan sharks that premieres at 9 p.m. EDT and PDT. From a first glance at the plot description, Easy Money seems like the kind of show that would be more at home on FX or AMC. It centers on Morgan Buffkin (played by Jeff Hephner), the outsider in the family that runs Prestige Read more

Predict the Oscar Winners and Win an iPad 2 and Prada Case!


Updated 02/09/12 9:15 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Win an iPad By Predicting the Oscar Nominees

Dazzling, talented stars aren't the only ones who have a chance to win big on Feb. 26 at the Oscars. Predict who you think will take home statuettes, and if you are on the money, you could win a fabulous iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi and a gorgeous Prada case! It's easy to enter: Step 1: Create or log in to your PopSugar account. To become a member, register now for free. (You need to be logged in before Read more

Cool Idea: Sweet Paul's DIY Sweater Vase


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Easy Sweater Vase DIY

I always look forward to Sweet Paul's Crafty Friday posts, but I flipped when I saw his cozy little knit vase. As Paul points out, practically everyone has an old sweater with some sort of defect and a vase laying around the house. Instead of wasting money and time hunting for all of the necessary bits, just take a look through your sweater bins and cabinets to prep for this ridiculously easy Read more

Savvy Links: How to Find the Right Accountant For You


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How to Find a Good Accountant

How to find the right accountant for you — Wise Bread What’s your investing IQ? — LearnVest Are people judging your intelligence based on your hair? — The Jane Dough How much Americans spend on Valentine's Day — HuffPost Women Unique Valentine’s Day gifts for him — Real Simple Cook once, eat twice! Easy leftover recipes — AllYou Watch out for these travel scams in your mailbox Read more

6 Strategies to Save More This Year


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How to Save More Money in 2012

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with. And, well, we also tend to spend what we make — and then some — on the latest gadgets and flashiest fashions. But don’t worry. We’re not doomed to frivolity and the wreckage it can make of our finances. Here's how you Read more

Save Thousands Just By Itemizing Deductions


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Should I Itemize Deductions or Use the Standard Deduction?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Though we all groan about having to pay taxes, the government is nice enough not to tax us on the full amount of our earnings. There are two big buckets of deductions the government gives us: the first is called above the line, and the second is called below the line, which we’ll cover here. (The “line” these deductions Read more

Uh Oh! Watch Out For These 12 IRS Audit Red Flags


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Most Common IRS Audits

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more

10 Affordable Valentine's Gifts For Him


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Cheap Valentine's Day Presents For Him

There are too many holidays to celebrate in a year with your sweetheart — Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine's Day. If you plan to fork out lots of money for every single gift, that might leave your wallet feeling a bit bare. Go easy on your V Day present and pick one that's affordable. It's the thought that counts! Read more

Savvy Links: The Trouble With a Maiden Name


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Problems With Keeping Maiden Name

The trouble with a maiden name — LearnVest Does this count as drinking at work? — HuffPost Women 3 ways to save money on your checking — Real Simple Which mobile carrier provides the best data plan for your buck? — Tecca Cheap and easy recipes with 5 ingredients or less — AllYou What’s in your dryer sheets and fabric softener? — Wise Bread 7 simple ways to save $2,000 — Read more

Savvy Links: Which Online Travel Site Is Best For You?


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Best Online Travel Sites

Which online travel site is best for you? — Tecca Navigating group coupon sites like a pro — Real Simple Easy healthy habits that can save you money — AllYou What real women's desks look like — HuffPost Women 14 tasty and cheap meals for one — Wise Bread Curb your bad habits to improve your finances — Credit Karma Find out how to get a federal job — Bankrate Read more