Wearable Sunscreen Clothes

Today while I was taking the subway home, I noticed an ad for Uniqlo's new line of clothing. It basically "filters UV rays" and is marketed as wearable sunscreen (SPF 50). I am not sure what to think of this? Is it cool or just a gimic? For mean, sunscreen on the face is my #1 priority so I don't think I would jump out of my chair to buy these clothes but for someone who lives in a sunny area or is concerned with sun on their body this may be appealing.


UV Cut

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The census: Then and Now

Today there was a fascinating article on Yahoo.com that talked about how America has changed since the 1940 census. There were so many interesting charts and I have to talk about my favorites: how much more diverse we've become, how the gap is shrinking between men and women's salaries and how our industry focus has completely shifted.

The fact is, America is no longer classified as "white, black and other" because so many people are multiethnic. The majority of my friends are at least 2 different ethnicities and that is only getting more and more popular. It is difficult to find people that are 100% of one ethnicity anymore. Hispanics obviously mixing at the highest rate within minorities in the U.S., it wouldn't surprise me if one day half Hispanic and half White becomes it's own segment!

Also, girl power! Hello! It's awesome to see that the gap is shrinking between men and women's salaries. I am so proud of my girlfriends that have post secondary education. I love women entrepreneurs even more.

Lastly, America is falling behind. Everything is made in China and quite frankly Asia will surpass us in terms of manufacturing and perhaps one day innovation instead of just knocking off everything. We are becoming a society that relies too heavily on "social assistance" and the other mentioned industries as opposed to manufacturing which shrunk.

Where will we be in the next 50-60 years?

Great Money Tip

As I was reading Marie Claire today I saw this article "The rich girl's money rules to live by" which talked about a great little secret to stay on top of your bills...

STAY ON TOP OF YOUR BILLS. Create an e-mail account — like janiesbills@gmail.com — for electronic bill-delivery. Set up calendar alerts for each vendor three days before payment is due so you can read the statement and fix mistakes, like inflated restaurant tips. (Von Tobel says they're not uncommon.) Forget automatic transfers — "bills have errors!" says von Tobel. "You need to check them."

I really really liked this concept. However, I have my personal, my work and my business e-mails to handle so not sure if I could actually keep up with a 4th! The concept is good though.

Also note:

Women and Money by the Numbers*

We peeked into the wallets of U.S. women ages 18 to 34. See how you stack up!

2.3 credit cards per woman

43%have credit-card debt of $10,000 or more

23%saved up at least three months' expenses (compared with 34% of men)

The New Money Rules You know how not everything your parents told you is true? That goes for money, too! Experts toss the old rules and share how to get ahead now

THEN: Invest in real estate

NOW: Rent, rent, rent!

"The American dream is changing: People have lost so much money buying homes. The new key is job stability and a solid savings account, not property investment."

Money Saving Tips for Women

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