Money

Words matter, too, when it comes to real estate listings.

Jodi Arnold had an $8 million eponymous clothing brand sold at Barneys New York and other high-end stores. Then 
a bad economy took it down. She came back stronger, with the plus-size line Eloquii, which had sales of $20 million last year. Arnold, 49, spoke to Real Simple about failure, dreams, and transforming lives—including her own—through fashion.

Die-hard fans, rejoice.

And some customers aren’t happy about it.

If you’re planning a wedding, you probably already know that costs add up—really quickly. But just because you’re sticking to (or stuck with) a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have the dress of your dreams; all it takes is a little extra research, and some insider intel. Our three favorite, unexpected places to look if you’re looking to score a drop-dead gorgeous dress that will still leave you money for your honeymoon? Your favorite retail shops (many go-tos, like J. Crew, have lines on the side specifically designed for brides and bridesmaids), sample sales (thanks to modern technology, you don’t even have to be there in person fighting off other brides-to-be), and resale options (because why should a dress so beautiful only be worn once?). Read on for the options that top our list.

Follow these yard sale pricing guidelines to make sure your stuff moves.

Weighed down by credit-card bills? In part three of Real Simple’s get-out-of-debt series, learn insider strategies for zeroing out even a sky-high balance. You owe it to yourself.

Is it time to relocate?

It’s late March, which means it’s high time your wardrobe got a spring makeover. Swap long sleeves for short, black for floral, and add a few eye-catching accessories. But don’t even think about spending your whole paycheck—our editors have scoured the sales to bring you the weekend’s best deals. Here, a (big) handful of steals we think are just about impossible to pass up.

Learn how to cut expenses and save more than you spend.