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At about the same time my husband and I decided to make it a priority to pay off our mortgage, we started talking about retirement. When did we want to retire, and how much would we need?

A recent article in the Chicago Sun Times — "Study: Regrets? Women have a few, particularly in romance" by Stefano Esposito — examines a new study by a professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Apparently, women's biggest regrets in life are related to romance; it's common for a lady to believe that she let the right one slip away, either by missing an opportunity to hook up or not working hard enough in a previous relationship.

In today’s news: smart phones as credit cards; the figure skating championships get moved to Russia; Rebecca Black simply won’t go away; first sperm cells grown outside of the body; and a proposed seal cull stirs controversy.

Expert advice on how to look like a million bucks without spending it

Costumes, new cars, folks from Possum Trot, Kentucky and octogenarians bidding on bass guitars – it’s the recipe for a magical day in L.A.

Last night, the fourth annual "Heart Truth" Fashion Show was streamed live online to the public for the first time. The show featured one-of-a-kind dresses by Canada's top fashion designers that were modelled by Canada's hottest female celebrities to raise awareness about heart disease and how it is affecting more and more women. For those of you who missed the live coverage, you can watch the full fashion show here.

Ms. Chatelaine: The film critic and author of Sleeping Naked Is Green, talks about her transformation from a common recycler to an eco-inspired woman

Looking at my kids craft table the other day I had an urge to throw it out. Until the idea to paper it with a map popped into my head. It's now living room worthy!

File this story under “Vile,” with a capital “Creepy.” And then be sure to forward it to all your friends (I know I did!) Toddlers and Tiara’s supersize moms and dads, with their “flippers” and their portable fake tanning stations, have nothing on this San Francisco-based mother.

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The Juno-nominated singer-songwriter would spend the day in her hometown snowshoeing, building a wood-fire hot tub in her backyard, and daydreaming

When I woke up this morning, and quickly ran out the door, I realized that this would be my last time leaving the house in my uniform. Turns out, it won't be as easy as I thought.