PHILADELPHIA -- Bonnie Arbittier keeps a list on her phone of every jacket, bag, and article of clothing she’s resisted buying so far this year.

More than three months into 2025, the list has held Arbittier accountable to her New Year’s resolution: No clothing purchases. Not even from thrift stores. Not even for special occasions.

When she...Read more

Despite the rise in interest rates in the last few years, refinancing may still make sense for some homeowners. If you’re a first-time refinancer, though, you might have a lot of questions about what the process is like — and might also have picked up some misinformation.

Let’s dispel some common myths about mortgage refinancing....Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: It’s not that I want to follow every trend — since many of them strike me as silly. However, I do so love to look at online fashion sites and even some actual magazines.

But I take many of the trends they write about as strange, been-there-done-that or ridiculously obvious. Which brings me to a ...Read more

Warm weather is here, and as the sun’s rays grow stronger, it’s important to protect your children’s delicate skin. According to NBC, sunscreen is a nonnegotiable for all kids older than 6 months old, regardless ...Read more

I’m not quite sure what the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards are, but I know you can always trust (see what I did there?) Oscar nominee Colman Domingo to show up wearing something gorgeously unique.

If you zoom in on his Bode suit, you’ll see it’s full of embellishment and sequins — and if you zoom out, it’s a striking floral print.

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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I keep going back and forth on whether I should make some necessary purchases now or wait for more clarity on the effects of higher tariffs and the U.S. economy. I am specifically thinking about replacing my aging cell phone, but other purchases as well.

What would you do?

--Cynthia L.

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Rewards are one of the biggest perks of credit cards. They can fly you to a new destination, secure you a rental car or pay for your next grocery run. That could be why so many people continue chasing rewards even with debt hanging over their heads.

A new Bankrate survey shows that, among credit cardholders carrying a balance month to month, 72...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- When the corporate life grew stale and the drumbeat of the Great Resignation grew louder, Tina Lewis cast her attention and artistic ability toward the unlikeliest product.

Lewis, 40, crafts custom, handheld fishing nets prized by fly fishermen from the Poconos to Sweden. Her business, homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3675654">Read more

Easter is synonymous with chocolate bunnies and sugar highs, but author and mom of two Kimberly McLeod offers a refreshing twist on tradition: Easter baskets that are fun and brain-boosting.

Known for her parenting platform “The Best Ideas for Kids,” which boasts ...Read more

President Donald Trump’s latest move on trade? A 90-day pause on his “reciprocal” tariffs — but not for China, where rates are now climbing to a staggering 125%, CNN reported.

While the political back-and-forth has economists ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: A dear friend of mine passed away six months ago, after a long and loving life. A few years ago, she showed me a small white box that held her mother’s engagement ring. On the box, she wrote, in ink, my name and instructions that she wanted it given to me upon her death. She told me she intended it ...Read more

We here at Sunday Best (well, that would be just me) are quite fond of velvet, so why not feast our eyes on Jason Momoa at the London premiere of “A Minecraft Movie” last week?

Momoa definitely likes velvet — he famously wore a homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3667426">Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: In so many photos, including photos of professionals and celebrities, the women are standing with one ankle crossed over the other.

Why? It looks so odd to me!

--Valerie H.

Dear Valerie: I agree with you. It does look odd. Or, at the very least, unnatural. When I posed your...Read more

Upside is a cash back app that is best known for offering cash back at certain gas stations (along with some restaurants and grocery stores). Any savings are welcome these days. Nationally, the average price for a gallon of unleaded was $3.12 when ...Read more

The weather is warming up, and as beach days, baseball tournaments and barbecues are added to your calendar, you should probably pick up a new bottle of sunscreen to get through these upcoming months.

The world of sunscreen has changed over the past few summers and while you’ve likely focused on just the SPF, skin type, activity level and ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have recently taken up embroidery and it is a game changer. Sooo relaxing. In these troubled times, I need to chill any way I can and I have found this to be a soothing hobby.

My problem is that I need more light AND a magnifier. The ones I have tried — quite a few of them — don’t ...Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A faded paper sign inside Sailorman calls it “the hippest coolest most extraordinary marine supply store.” A walk through the Fort Lauderdale city block-sized warehouse confirms there’s truly something for everybody.

Are you in the market for a giant steering wheel? How about an enormous copper lobster? Or two ...Read more

Online shopping has become integral to modern life, offering convenience, variety and competitive pricing. However, with the sheer number of retailers and pricing options, it can be challenging to find the best value.

Fortunately, browser extensions have emerged as powerful tools that help shoppers save money, earn rewards and make smarter ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am confused by airline regulations about carry-on luggage. I’m determined not to check my luggage after a disastrous trip last year. My suitcase was lost and my vacation, planned for over a year, had to be conducted entirely without it! It was impossible for the luggage to “catch up” ...Read more

Well, if the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “Snow White” isn’t the perfect opportunity to go full princess, I don’t know what is.

Here’s Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) who stars in the Disney film, wearing a custom gown from Christian Dior and looking as if she stepped out of a fairy tale. My favorite whimsical ...Read more