The New York Times's new pay wall went into effect today, and while you may find it harder to get your hands on news content, there are a few ways around it. Things are looking up for Kindle subscribers as well, since Amazon just announced that Kindle users who subscribe to The Times will get free access to NYT.com included in their fee. How and when Kindle readers can access online content has Read more

The New York Times recently ran an article and slideshow called "American Rustic," describing several different East Coast households that identified with this style. And while I will admit to appreciating and identifying with a few elements inherent in American rustic styling, some of it is a bit over the top (collections of antique dog identification tags, anyone?). So, is your household Read more

By now, you've already heard about The New York Times paywall, which, starting March 28, will require you to pay a monthly fee of $15 for access to online content. And if you want to access it through your computer and your iPad, you'll have to pay $25. I know this can be frustrating since we're all used to getting our news for free, but I can understand the need for media bigwigs to establish Read more

Today, The New York Times announced its new digital subscription plans, starting at $15/month for unlimited web access to content; $20/month gives users access via the web and iPad app; $35/month allows readers to access unlimited content on unlimited devices. Casual Times readers can access up to 20 articles per month at no charge. New digital subscription policies go into effect March 28. Read more

We all hear of miracle stories of coupon mavens feeding their families on $10 a week, and although it's impressive, it's not always realistic for the rest of us. If you aren’t able to clip coupons like it’s your job, read some of these tips by Nancy Cook, one of the vice presidents of coupon provider Valpak: Decide what you need to buy. Nancy says that she looks "for specific deals on Read more

A recent New York Times article lists a number of small changes that can make a huge price difference when selling your home.  According to the article, "chipped plaster or broken bathroom tiles can knock $500 to $5,000 off an offer, $1,500 floating walls can add $50,000 to $70,000, and a $10,000 paint job easily adds $50,000 to the price, according to an informal survey of city brokers." Even Read more

Your little furry friends may just be the clincher if you're trying to sell your place of residence. Contrary to popular opinion, pets can help make a place seem more inviting and will leave a lasting impression in the minds of potential buyers, according to The New York Times. But not all animals will pass muster — pets that have winning personalities will be more appealing than unfriendly or Read more

I'm always envious of people with photographic memories, but according to a New York Times article, it's apparently a "detestable myth." People with great memories don't usually have brains that are more biologically advanced than their peers. Instead, being able to retain information is actually a skill you can hone on your own. Memory is a great tool to have in your work life, networking, or Read more

You've read it a million times: an in-depth magazine piece about an actress that not only details what she said, what she wore, and what she's really like, but also what she ate during the interview, down to every savory detail. An article in The New York Times gives this phenomenon a name — documented instance of public eating, or DIPE — and wonders why exactly we're so obsessed with what Read more