If you shop a lot online (yes, that's me), you know there's a trade-off for the convenience of shopping from the comfort of your computer: the wait for the goods. If you want something closer to instant gratification but haven't signed up for Amazon Prime, now there's another option for paying for speedier delivery: the members-only site ShopRunner. Much like Amazon's fast-shipping service, Read more

Bing's shopping function has always allowed users to compare prices and check item reviews, and starting today, a new search feature will make your holiday shopping a little bit easier. Shopping List For Bing works in conjunction with the search engine's product search, and through Facebook Connect it allows users to share their shopping lists with friends and family. Find out how to create and Read more

Not into the shopping madness of Black Friday? I don't blame you, but you shouldn't worry about missing out on any deals on electronics just because you want to skip the 4 a.m. wake-up call. Cyber Monday is quickly becoming the shopping holiday of choice for Internet-savvy geeks, and for good reason — you can score serious deals without ever leaving the comfort of your couch! Making purchases Read more

It's wedding season here on the Sugar Network, and if I know my geeks, you like the simplicity and ease of buying things online instead of battling the stores. Why shouldn't this practice extend to buying a wedding dress? Although slipping into a few wedding dresses to see how different styles fit before your big day may be a traditional (if not required) act, you don't have to settle for Read more

It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more

Leave it to Olivia Palermo to pull off the most polished of everyday ensembles. Topping jeans with a seasonally chic white blouse, she makes denim as sophisticated as it is easy while out and about in NYC's West Village. The pretty floral detail on her white top adds just enough interest, while a pair of leopard-print flats add a dose of eclectic glam. To finish, she looks to classically luxe Read more

Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more