A Week In Chicago, IL On A $55,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. This week a Program coordinator/freelance marketer working in Higher Education & Freelance Marketing who makes $55,000 per year and spends…

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10 Perfumes We’ll Be Wearing All Year, From Berry Gourmands To Vanilla Spice

As much as we love the idea of a signature scent, we do have a bone to pick with that school of thought. With so many incredible fragrances being launched at a nonstop pace, how could we possibly limit ourselves to one? And with a new year underway, we’re expanding our fragrance wardrobes accordingly.  From variations on a theme (like YSL’s new Libre Berry Crush and Marc Jacobs Daisy Murakami collection) to brand new chapters — Parfums de Marly’s Athenais and Prada’s Infusion de…

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The Honest Truth About Rosemary Oil & Hair Growth

From thickening shampoos to retinol (yes, retinol), the topic of hair growth has been taking over TikTok for a while now, with countless solutions sitting under the hashtag. Rosemary oil is one of the buzziest topics in the lineup of viral ingredients, and TikTokers are dubbing it a one-way ticket to growing your hair naturally. Racking up billions of views and counting, there’s…

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The Very Best Beauty Products Worth Your Money In 2026

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