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Taking a class at a yoga or Pilates studio is not cheap. I did an informal survey of classes in San Francisco, and came up with an average drop-in rate of $17. If you buy classes in bulk, it's more affordable, but for many, it's still a luxury that's hard to maintain. A friend of mine recently opened up his own studio. Since he can't afford a receptionist yet, he has a steady rotation of friends Read more
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly says he has never argued with his wife about money throughout the 22 years of their relationship. One of their secrets is they've compromised on finances and reached agreements on trade-offs that they are both satisfied with. For example, J.D. pays for meals because he loves to eat out more than his wife does, and in turn, she pays for the groceries. In another Read more
Cardio classes like Zumba and kickboxing are addictive because they're so fun that you hardly feel like you're exercising. Depending on whether you get classes through a gym membership or pay for them individually, they can run as much as $10 to $20 a pop. This really adds up if you take several each week, but here are four ways to save money and get hooked up with free fitness classes. Barter: Read more
Let's face it: every restaurant has tables that are better than others, and certain seating truly does leave something to be desired. (Not convinced? Check out the worst tables in New York.) One San Francisco restaurant has decided to put a humorous spin on their seating snafu; for the diners willing to subject themselves to the mishap table in between two bathrooms, Alexander's Steakhouse will Read more
Single and looking for eligible, normal guys? Don't move to LA, says Chris D'Elia, who plays a lovable and hilarious boyfriend on NBC's Whitney. That's some of the advice the standup comedian dished out in response to our readers' questions. Yesterday he addressed your Valentine's Day dilemmas, and today's he's back to tackle general dating and love debacles. Is it fair to barter TV shows with Read more
Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more
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Gym memberships, Bar Method classes, and Lululemon capris — this stuff doesn't come cheap. But what if I told you that you don't have to pay full price? And that in some cases, you may even get it for free. It may sound too good to be true, but with the right approach, you can exercise for next to nothing (while also taking the hottest new classes and wearing the latest gear). Keep reading to Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! At this point, most of us have planned our summer travel, but there’s no reason our journeys have to end when the air starts to chill. We’ve rounded up the best upcoming chic destinations for you, depending on your part of the country–because travel expenses aren’t just about where you’re going, they’re also about Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Su Casa group: I love chairs. I love textiles and fabrics. What I didn't love was the chair sitting in my guest room. However, when I stumbled upon this cane chair at a resale shop for $28, I found a solution to my "problem." It needed to be cleaned and restained but it had potential. The stars lined up when I found a rug Read more
