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Why It’s So Hard To Cut Ties With An Ex

I was having lunch with a group of women recently and the conversation turned (surprise!) to relationships. Carole told us she had just finalized her fai...

The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering

Psychotherapy in exchange for volunteering in the community: What are the mental health benefits of such a program?

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

How one mother saves money despite rising prices at thrift stores

For many people, thrifting can be a way to save money. Recently, some shoppers said they've noticed prices rising at thrift stores.

5 Reasons You Should Shop at Thrift Stores

You don't need to buy all your clothes at designer stores. Here are the top reasons you should be shopping at thrift stores...

10 Things You Should Always Buy At Thrift Stores

5 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores (And 5 Things to Avoid)

I've scored some seriously amazing things to buy at thrift stores, but there are definitely a few things I avoid at all costs, too!

Never Donate These Things to Thrift Stores

Thrift stores aren't a place to offload all of your old junk.

What Are 7 Tricks to Help Save More at Thrift Stores?

Thrift store prices are good, but they could be better. Use these tricks to find more deals at thrift stores.

10 Reasons Why Thrift Stores Are Awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.

6 Things Thrift Stores Get Right

I haven’t gone crazy. Yes, I’m giving you retail advice based on a thrift store (what?). I understand that these stores have a lot of retail and merchandising “opportunities.” To be honest, the majority smell, have horrendous flickering lighting, no fitting rooms (unless you’re lucky), no helpful sales staff and wildly unattended children. But they can do a few things right, so let’s take a look at those: 1. The merchandise is always changing. (AKA: they know how to keep it fresh)

10 Tips for Shopping at Thrift Stores to Help You Save Money, Look Cool and Go Green

Do you ever shop at thrift stores? Shopping at thrift shops and other second hand clothing stores is an awesome way to save money, find unique clothes and decor items and to help the environment. Yes, you might not have considered the “green-side” of buying second hand, but it prevents those items from ending up …

Thrift Stores are In: Why Thrifting is the Way of the Future?

Thrifting or thrift shopping is when you opt to buy second-hand or pre-loved items, like clothes or furniture. Even though these products are not brand new, most are in good condition. In fact, more and more people are thrift shopping for various reasons, and it is going to be the way of the future. So, […]

14 Things You Should Be Buying at Thrift Stores—and 9 Things to Skip

Thrift shopping is a hit or a miss sometimes, so we've asked some savvy thrifters for their expertise on what things we should always pick up and what things we should leave behind.

Father’s Day Gift Shopping Made Easy with this App

Gift shopping can be difficult, but technology can make it easier. The Amazon app allows you to take pictures of different products to search for related items.

5 Things To Buy at Thrift Stores to Stage a Home Affordably

5 Things To Buy at Thrift Stores to Stage a Home Affordably

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

4 Items You Should Consider Buying at Thrift Stores

I was introduced to the art of thrifting a few years back when I was going through a rough patch and desperately needed attire for an interview. I had frowned at the thought of shopping at Goodwill, Salvation ...

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

4 items you should always buy at thrift stores

If you're looking for these four items on a budget, you should consider purchasing them from your local thrift store.