Monday, April 4, 2011

About Today: 10 Spring Fashion Trends to Love 3/30/11




From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor
Where I live, it's still cold enough outside to make you long for your childhood snowsuit, but the calendar says that spring's on the way, and I choose to believe it. For one thing, it gives me an excuse to refresh the old wardrobe.


10 Spring Fashion Trends to Love 
Most of us can't afford to buy a ton of new stuff every spring. The goal, then, is to buy a few things that will make what we already own look brand-new. I tend to invest heavily in belts, for some reason.
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10 Spring Makeup Must-Haves 
Another cheap way to renew your look: Makeup. That is, of course, provided that you shop carefully and don't just keeping tossing things in your shopping cart because they're shiny. In other words, do what I say, not what I do.
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6 Must-Have Products for Super Spring Skin 
My skin definitely still thinks it's winter. Here's hoping these products can wake it up.
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Men's Spring Fashion Essentials 
The big thing to buy: Something in a trend color. I feel like this is a magic trick that secretly persuades people that you've just bought a whole new wardrobe.

Debt Diet eCourse: Debt Diet Week 4: Make a Debt Plan 4/4/11

From LaToya Irby, your Guide to Credit / Debt Management
Now that you know how much debt you have, it's time to figure out how you're going to pay it off. Don't worry if you think you don't have enough money to completely pay off your debt. There are steps to help make the most of your income and get rid of your debt for good.This week's objective is to create a Debt Plan using your budget from Week 1 and Debt Tracking Worksheet from Week 3.
How to Set a Reasonable Debt Free Goal 
Setting a debt-free goal that's too aggressive will only frustrate you when you can't make the payments you need to be out of debt in such a quick time frame. There's a right time to get out of debt and this lesson will teach you how to figure it out.
Prioritize Your Debts 
When you read this lesson, you might argue that these debts are in the wrong order - credit cards fall at the bottom of the list. Compared to other debts on the list - like your mortgage - they're less important.
Six Debt Repayment Options 
When it comes to paying off your debt, you have several options. You can pay it off yourself, you can enlist the help of a debt management company, or you can fire bankruptcy. Weigh the pros and cons of each option before you proceed.
How to Make a Debt Payoff Plan 
This is a guide that will show you step-by-step how to make a debt payoff plan. There's even a link to a free worksheet you can use to create your plan.
66 Ways to Get Money for Debt 
As you put your debt repayment plan into action, refer to this list of ways to generate more money for your debt. Not all the items will apply to you. In fact, you may only be able to do one or two of the things on this list. But every little bit counts when it comes to paying off your debt.
Join the Debt Diet Support Group 
Talk with other readers who are going through the debt diet. Share your successes and setbacks. Get motivation to pay off your debt.

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