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Trending Beauty Hacks On a Budget

With “Euphoria” recently wrapping its season finale, the internet is buzzing about the show’s dramatic makeup looks. If you’re wondering how to perfectly achieve these and other unique beauty styles… well, you should probably hire a professional makeup artist. But if you want to come pretty close – and pay a lot less money – check out these budget-friendly beauty hacks. Start with a dewy look One of the major beauty themes in “Euphoria” is a dewy, no-makeup look. To recreate this at home, makeup artist Anna Bearman says you should start with moisturizer. Ideally, you should moisturize as soon as you wash your face or get out of the shower. This will help seal in the moisture and lock in a dewy look. Bearman recommends the Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion , which only costs $14. You can also use this as a body moisturizer. After moisturizing, use a foundation and concealer to complete your no-makeup look. If you already have a solid foundation and concealer routine, stick with that.

The Benefits of Buying an Electric Car

Believe it or not, the first electric car prototypes came out as early as the late 19th century. However it wasn’t until the early 2000s that electric cars started becoming more prevalent in everyday society. Now that the infrastructure for electric cars (like in-home charging stations and refueling stations in parking lots) is more commonplace, more people are looking to make the switch. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the benefits of buying an electric car and when it might make sense for you. Comparing electric car vs gas car or hybrids First, let’s start off with a few definitions: Standard gas vehicle — a vehicle that has an internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline. These are the cars that have been popular for over 100 years. Electric car — An all-electric car runs only on electricity. Most electric cars do not produce any sort of tailpipe emissions, and usually have a smaller range than a comparable gas-powered vehicle. Hybrid car — As the name sug

Financial Literacy Month: Get Your Finances on Track

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time of year that encourages everyone to take the time to learn important financial skills, so they can improve their own fiscal wellness . During Financial Literacy Month, it’s a great opportunity to seek out tips, tutorials, and guides to help you brush up on your knowledge of key financial management concepts.  What Is Financial Literacy Month? April is Financial Literacy Month which is dedicated to helping educate people on key aspects of financial health and help them work toward making better financial decisions. Financial Literacy Month is a good opportunity to practice improving your finances through budgeting, setting savings goals, and more. In this post, we’ll provide some tips for making the most of Financial Literacy Month, goals you can set for yourself moving forward, and other resources from Mint that you can utilize on your journey to financial wellness. Keep reading to start growing your financial awareness now or you can use

The System is Rigged. Here’s How to Not Let it Rob You Blind

Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners . In the 1950s, CEOs were earning about 20 times more than their average employees. Seems fair considering their title, right? Sure. Today, according to research pulled by Bloomberg, the typical Fortune 1,000 CEO makes 144 times more than their average worker. But wait, it gets worse: at The Coca-Cola Company, CEO James Quincey makes an insultingly high 1,621 times more. The system is rigged, man. And over the last year, it’s become a lot more apparent. The rich get richer, and many of us are just trying to make ends meet. You can ask for a raise or try your chances playing the lotto, but neither of those are guaranteed to land in your favor. So how can you get your slice of the pie, too? Here are some surefire ways you can stick it to The Man. 1. Cancel Your Car Insurance Here’s the thing: your current ca

What Can You Do With a History Degree? How It’s Shaped My Career

I attended graduate school to study American history. And, before you ask “What can you do with a history degree”, my plan at the time was to learn as much as I could about our nation’s past so that one day I could be a museum curator or historian who would help educate other people. Catherine Alford with six of her fellow park rangers working at a museum in Richmond, Virginia. While in graduate school, I took courses on gender studies, public history, the Civil War, material culture, the history of medicine, and more. I spent hours completing internships at museums, tirelessly building my professional résumé. Eventually, I landed a coveted job as a historian and interpreter for the National Park Service . With that in mind, it may come as a surprise that these days, I make a living as a financial writer. My entire career path has shifted. I now spend every day thinking about budgets, bookkeeping, clients, and running a successful business. Because of this, I haven’t thought ab

The 9 Best Men’s Consignment Shops for Second-Hand Clothes

When it comes to buying or selling recycled clothes, it’s womenswear that gets the bulk of the attention. But there’s a market for men’s clothes, too. There are plenty of men out there who want to make money off their old clothes. After all, they too have to put together a full outfit every day. And it’s time that their closet cleaning yields a few results. The good news is that there are options, and the best place to start is with men’s consignment stores. If you’re looking to sell your threads online or in-person, here’s a comprehensive list of online and brick-and-mortar options to give your clothes a new home and some money in your pocket. We recommend focusing on selling either items that are commonly worn, like jeans or T-shirts, or designer items made by specialty brands. 5 Online Men’s Consignment Stores Not having to carry your clothes around to a physical location will make your life easier. Some of these stores have both physical shops and all of them have online option

Do You Qualify for Any of April’s Class-Action Settlements?

Several class action settlements give consumers the opportunity to claim compensation this month. The settlements involve brands such as Apple, McCormick, Nissan and more. Check out the list below to find out if you qualify The April deadlines for filing claims in these settlements are fast approaching, so read on to find out if you qualify. Plaid Data Privacy $58M Class Action Settlement Plaid Inc. has agreed to pay $58 million as part of a class action settlement involving claims it violated data privacy laws. The Class is made up of all U.S. residents who own or owned one or more “financial accounts” accessed by Plaid, or for which Plaid obtained their login credentials, between Jan. 1. 2013, and Nov. 19, 2021; the Class Member needs to have been a U.S. resident at the time. A number of apps and institutions — such as Venmo, Ally Financial, and others — use Plaid. A search tool is available on the settlement website. Plaintiffs alleged Plaid acted improperly when it obtained

Best Capital One Credit Card Bonuses (March 2022)

We live in the Washington D.C. region and I was surprised to learn that one of the unspoken perks of a Capital One card was that you could get discounts at Capital One Arena. For example, during Washington Wizards games you get 10% discount on food from the concession stands . There is one thing about Capital One cards that I did know before visit Capital One Arena – they have some of the best welcome bonuses on cards without an annual fee . And they also have some of the most generous cashback offer schedules too – also without an annual fee. If you are looking for a Capital One credit card promotion, you’re in the right place. A lot of the higher welcome bonus cards tend to be cobranded with a hotel or airline and so the fees come with the territory. Of the cards we list below, none of them are cobranded and only a few have fees. They all have generous bonuses – let’s check them out. Table of Contents Capital One Spark Cash Select – $500 Capital One Spark Cash Plus – up to $