Archive for March, 2010

Money Monday: 5 Little Things That Rob Your Paycheck

| March 29, 2010
Money Monday: 5 Little Things That Rob Your Paycheck

You don’t need us to tell you that right now, it’s smart to function on a leaner, meaner budget. But it’s hard to do that when you’re oblivious to where all your cash goes. Well, stop scratching your head, and consult this list of innocent little expenses that may be siphoning off your bottom line— [...]

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Falling Prices…Fabulous Finds for Less

| March 26, 2010
Falling Prices…Fabulous Finds for Less

Though the prices of certain designer items may seem higher and more ridiculous than ever, we have some surprising news for you: clothing is cheaper than ever before. In addition to that, Americans are spending far less of their disposable income on clothing and shoes than they have in the past.

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4 Stress-less Tips For Working Moms

| March 24, 2010
4 Stress-less Tips For Working Moms

Feeling stress about juggling work and the kids? As moms we are nurtures and we want everyone to be happy. At times it can be tough when we try to satisfy family, co-workers, and clients. It’s an unending cycle for working moms to master most of the time on our own. Get helpful tips now [...]

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Money Monday: 25 Ways To Save On Taxes

| March 22, 2010
Money Monday: 25 Ways To Save On Taxes

Filing taxes can be complicated enough, but it can be even tougher if your life is up in the air or if you’re going through a life transition. So, we turned to financial experts Ginita Wall and Candace Bahr of the Women’s Institute for Financial Education (Wife.org) for their tips to save your sanity and [...]

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Watch: Mo'Nique's Acceptance Speech

| March 8, 2010
Watch: Mo'Nique's Acceptance Speech

Mo’Nique won Best Supporting Actress last night during the Oscars for her roll as an abusive mom in “Precious.” She paid tribute to Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win Best Supporting Actress in 1939 for “Gone with the Wind,” by wearing a royal blue gown and hair embellished Gardenias, as McDaniel did during her [...]

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5 Things Happy Women Do

| March 7, 2010
5 Things Happy Women Do

Joy is your birthright. Find happiness in the next five minutes by reading how other women keep smiling! 1. They find their most golden self. Picture happiness. What do you see? A peaceful soul sitting in a field of daisies appreciating the moment? That kind of passive, pleasure-oriented—hedonic—contentment is definitely a component of overall happiness.

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Michelle Obama's Secrets to Happy Living

| March 6, 2010
Michelle Obama's Secrets to Happy Living

Michelle Obama has openly made her health and fitness a priority, a first for any first lady. As Editor-in-Chief of Prevention magazine, I wanted to know more. We met recently, and she shared her rules for living a balanced lifestyle. Here, in her words, are her 9 essential moves for staying happy and healthy: 1) [...]

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Karen Vaughn Book Club: March 2010

| March 1, 2010
Karen Vaughn Book Club: March 2010

Working Divas…put yourself in a position of POWER. Power in your life, Power in your career, and Power in your relationships with my radio sister and gospel artist Yolanda Adams. Each day before I end my show, I give you a power thought…motivation to keep you moving positively through your day. It was only fitting [...]

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