We're excited to present a post from guest writer, eco lifestyle expert, and all-around awesome guy Danny Seo. Today, he's here to offer some smart tips on how to use up the leftover housepaint you may be hoarding! Of all the homes I've renovated, redecorated, and organized, if there is one thing that I see hoarded over and over again are cans of old paint. Stashed away in the hall closet, Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people know the typical credit no-nos: Don't make a late payment. Don't allow an account to go into collections. Avoid tax liens, bankruptcies and foreclosures. And of course, paying off credit card debt should be one of your top financial priorities. (To find out your other top financial priorities, use this simple Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Trying to improve your credit can seem impossible when lenders are fearful and you're strapped for excess cash. But don't give up hope. "Focus on where you are right now and do what you can with what you have," said Justine Rivero, a credit advisor with Creditkarma.com. RELATED: 15 Things You Should Never Waste Your Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Whether you're moving out of the dorms for the first time or you've been living sans-resident-adviser for a while now, you might consider getting one or more roommates to help cut costs. But sharing a living space can be a minefield of monetary problems. Sidestep any big blowups by discussing how you’ll address potential Read more

If you've always longed for a hot red Mercedes SLK, what about just nails the exact same color instead? Mercedes just debuted its new SLK Nail Polish in Zircon Red ($12), which is in the exact original vehicle paint color. This isn't the car brand's only polish, but it is the only one that's an exact match to its sexy racing-red color. Since nail polish is just a variant on car paint (true Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Just a few short years ago, it was inconceivable that American shoppers would start to give up paying with plastic. But in the wake of one of the worst economic crises in history, more people are choosing to kick credit cards to the curb. During last year’s Black Friday shopping, about half as many consumers paid with plastic Read more

If I were to ask you, "Are you proud of your kitchen?" I would venture to guess that most of you would respond, "No." Considering that the average age of the American home in 35 years, many of you have may inherited an old kitchen with laminate floor tile and countertops or dingy, dated cabinetry that doesn't look exactly as you'd wish. With home prices down 30 to 50 percent, most consumers are Read more

Did 90210 have you fooled? This week, the writers kept a few tricks up their sleeves with plot points that I didn't necessarily see coming — even though one of the night's big reveals was totally recycled from season two! Is the show really running out of storylines already? Emily's putting the moves on Liam, and the guy is actually reciprocating. She also has apparently won over all of Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Whether due to confusion or carelessness, credit card mistakes are all too common. The fallout can be costly, no matter what the cause. Even a single slip-up can result in higher interest rates, lower credit limits, unwanted fees or dings to a credit score. New rules put in place by the Credit CARD Act of 2009 and the Dodd-Frank Read more