Work + Money

According to new reports, the chairman of Restoration Hardware has resigned from his job after the company discovered that he was in a relationship with a 26-year-old female employee. The employee has also reportedly left the company.

By Korin Miller

Okay, we get it-sometimes people fall in love at work. But there's a big difference between getting cozy with a coworker on your level, and dating the boss.

According to executive coach and management consultant Marc Dorio, starting a relationship with your boss is a no-win-situation for you. Why? It puts you in a vulnerable position. If you break up, you're in an awkward spot and, depending on the guy, he could make your work life total hell.

Related: How to Date a Coworker

And if you stay together, people will find out-not matter how discrete you are, says Dorio. Once that happens, any work success you have, like a promotion or raise, will be seen as a result of your relationship, not your hard work. Coworkers might also get je

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Everyone has their own areas of expertise. In my case, I travel for work on a regular basis and it has made me an expert on surviving being stuck in airports without going crazy. When most people are absolutely losing their minds at the shock of having travel delays, I'm almost completely relaxed. Here are some of my favorite tips on making the best of travel delays.

1. Expect delays
Seriously. I start every trip expecting at least one delay, gate change or cancellation. When all goes according to plan it is a happy surprise. It's all about our expectations right? I don't expect hippos to talk and I don't expect the airlines to ever get everything right.


Related: 12 things EVERY woman needs in her suitcase

2. Buy the WiFi
I agree that airports with no free WiFi are a travesty. If you are stuck, you need WiFi to keep you from getting punchy, right? How else will you watch Netflix? Go ahead and buy the one day airport WiFi deal. It's worth it.

3. Treat yourself
Depending on w

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It's easier to find online deals if you know when to shop!

By Rachel Sylvester for TheNest.com

Between shopping for books, boots, housewares and handbags, the ease and appeal of online shopping is both tempting and wallet-draining. Not only must you remember where to shop, but a savvy online buyer must know exactly when the best deals are available. Luckily, the insightful shopping bloggers at Extrabux dug up some useful information on what to buy and when.

Top 10 biggest spending excuses!

Based on price data Extrabux spent two years gathering, the hard-earned results show that prices of specific goods can fluctuate on any given day of the week. Take computers, for instance. If you're purchasing electronics online, stick to Mondays. Buying televisions and digital cameras earlier in the week will guarantee you the lowest prices. Sunday is ideal for spending money on major appliances, while jewelry is best bought on Wednesdays. For the bookworms out there (us included), Extrab

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) Life can't be a string of successes. You have to experience a few trails and tribulations along the way. You may have started to wonder what you did to deserve recent struggles, but by the time the bell rings at the end of the day, you'll begin to feel stronger because of them. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Numerology One-Year Forecast

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Cash is a tease today -- or the person who has it all is. It caresses your cheek then withdraws all day long. Don't get sucked in by this kind of quirky courtship! You'll find the right source of funds soon enough. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Maya-Aztec Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You'll have a hard time letting friends and family know t

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By Discount Dame Terri Storelli for GalTime.com

Your guide to coupons!

your guide to smart couponing

Your first time couponing is a lot like your "First Time"-- it can either be a sweet memory you treasure for years to come... or an awkward spur of the moment disaster that makes you wince every time you think about it. Except this time it's all on you. Don't expect to be couponing at the equivalent of hanging from the chandelier right off the bat. Start off simple and work your way up to the more advanced coupon moves. There are lots of different methods on how to prepare for your first trip to the store, here is mine.

How to Coupon: 4 Steps

Step One: Get Your Coupons
What good is an empty binder? Don't have a binder? Check out my "Building your Coupon Binder" article and my "Coupon Resources" page to find out how to find coupons and what to do with them once you get them.

Related: 5 Coupon Myths: Debunked!

Step Two: The Match Up
I'm lazy. I don't want to spend hours and ho

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