Free is the Way to Be

In tough times, scoring swag is a surefire way to feel better!

Just because times are tough doesn't mean you don't deserve some swag every now and then. And what's the only thing better than swag -- free swag. And why not throw in some free trips too! How can you make all this good stuff happen?

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It's confessions of a recessionista!

Tyra is the self-proclaimed "Queen of Cheap," and today she's sharing some of her thrifty ways. Together with a team of swag-experts, Tyra shows us how to score the swag, earn some extra cash and travel the country for just pennies! Plus, we'll meet more thrifters from around the country who let us in on their secrets of earning extra money and living the luxe life for less.

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"I'm Gay for Pay"

Meet the straight men that make a lucrative living pretending to be gay and the women they date. Straight men who are in relationships and even have children will talk about being gay for pay. Then, one of the most popular gay porn star duos reveal how they got involved in the gay sex industry even though they're straight men.

One Dress, Five Ways

Our friends at Essence know we love anything that's easy on the budget as well as the eyes!

Summer wardrobe "stand-bys" used to mean plain tanks and boring shorts. But just because you're trying to keep cool, doesn't mean you can't look hot. Click and find out how the good folks at Essence turn an easy, breezy tank-dress in to an entire wardrobe. Make it office worthy, cocktail party-ready, beachy-keen, Bohemian chic or sporty - - any way will be cheap and chic.

Top Model or the Talk Show -- What is Tyra's Favorite?

What is Tyra's favorite show?

"America's Next Top Model" vs. "The Tyra Banks Show". "Stylista" or "True Beauty".

Find out which show is Tyra's personal fave!

Millionaire Matchmaker Tips

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a millionaire match.

The millionaire matchmaker gives her best advice for landing a man.

Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger, knows a thing or two about making love-matches. She's responsible for many millionaire matches in the past, so take her advice to score a priceless love of your own.

Here's how you can snag you a man!

Should Guys Always Pay?

Do traditional dating rules still apply?

Is it okay for a girl to ask a guy out on a date? Should you always expect the guy to pay?

Jackie keeps it real in the latest installment of "Ask Jackie Guerra".

You're Sitting on a Gold Mine

You have all that junk lying around, might as well do something with it!

A closet cleaning frenzy is to be expected from most people as spring rolls around, and as a result the heaps and piles of discarded items will raise roof-high and fast. It can be tempting to just bag it all up and kick it to the curb, but you could be throwing out bags of gold!

Here's how to cash in on your trash.

Funny Money

Dealing with awkward money moments.

Money can get you into sticky situations just as fast as it can get you out of them. This economy is no place to be letting extra funds slip through your fingers, but you don't want to potentially offend a friend.

Here's a few weirdo money-moments and how to get yourself out of them with grace.

Save the Planet, Save the World

Go green and save the planet.

If you haven't started thinking of ways to be greener than shame on you! But we won't punish you for too long, instead we'll give you some ideas to finally get on the green-wagon.

If you're still wasting away, here's a few ways to save the planet.