Inflation-adjusted median U.S. household income jumped 4 percent at the end of 2011, according to a study released on Thursday by Sentier Research. Experts say the rise in income could be attributed to an improved job market, wage increases, a longer workweek and easing inflation. 

This post is number 11 in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. Be sure to cast your vote for the top money-saving site below.
The Bargain Babe is actually several babes in one: Julia Scott, Yazmin Cruz and Bobbi Burger Brunoehler offer their “Daily tips for savvy spenders” on everything from eating out, banking and finance, coupon spending and general tips for holiday planning, mirth and cheer. 

Barclay’s Bank is one of the most trusted names in finance around the world, and now you can enjoy the rewards of doing business with one of the top financial institutions over with the Barclaycard Rewards MasterCard from Barclay’s.
If you’re looking for a card that provides great rewards for all the things you need, this is the card for you. The Barclaycard Rewards MasterCard offers rewards on all your spending, making it the perfect card for just about every family. 

Will you marry me? The question may seem simple, but it’s really not. Now that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, love is in the air and a romantic proposal ideas may be looming on the mind of every hopeful, single soul. 

It’s easy to be swayed by Adriana Lima’s racy Teleflora Super Bowl commercial when considering options for Valentine’s Day flowers–after all, sending flower arrangements to your significant other or family member for this holiday is practically a given.
According to National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, the floral industry anticipates $1.8 billion in consumer sales. 

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. While Elizabeth Barrett Browning was waxing poetically about her husband, how many of us could utter those words about chocolate? We could indeed count the ways: Dark, milk, white, Kisses, bars, boxed…
Sure, you could buy chocolate to give as a gift this Valentine’s Day, and perhaps your recipient(s) will wax poetically about you. However, you could also invest in chocolate–as in buy the stock of companies that produce those dark, milk, white, Kisses, bars and boxed chocolates. 

Top fashion designers are prepping for the much anticipated Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, commonly referred to as New York Fashion Week, to showcase their latest lineup for fall 2012.
If you’re a fan of major labels like Kate Spade, Rachel Roy, Nicole Miller and Rebecca Minkoff, pillaging your savings account to purchase a ready-to-wear piece (let alone a plane ticket to New York to see a designer’s show) is not the most practical move for your finances. 

This post is the ninth in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. Vote for DealSeekingMom.com as the best below.
From the exterior, Deal Seeking Mom may look like just another site offering sweet deals for moms. However, avid couponers nationwide are taking up arms alongside DealSeekingMom.com to battle against retail prices and rescue savings accounts from unnecessary spending. 

Political scientists and analysts are abuzz over Rick Santorum’s uncanny ability to rally support as the Republican party’s front-running candidate while having the poorest economic status among his contenders, with a mere $2.2 million in campaign finance contributions. 

This post is the eighth in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. You can vote for your favorite site below.
You don’t have to be cheap to save money, as evidenced by Bargain Briana. She loves to shop, but loves a good deal just as much. That’s why the frugal mom blogger spends her free time finding bargains and helping readers save money in certain areas so they can spend in others. 


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