Iconic Beach Babes


Updated 06/21/11 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sexiest Bikini and Swimsuit Models 2011-06-21 03:30:19

We can't help but reference classic swimsuits of yore when shopping for our own. A white bikini will always bring to mind the ultrasexy Ursula Andress emerging from the sea in Dr. No, while a red one-piece reminds us fondly of Pamela Anderson's Baywatch days. Then there's the indelible mark of countless Sports Illustrated swimsuit models whose careers have been launched by a cover on the vaunted Read more

Swimmer Dara Torres on the Quest For Her Sixth Olympic Games


Updated 05/11/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dara Torres Interview on 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Luke Cyphers Dara Torres once wrote a book called Age Is Just a Number. Nowadays, though, the feel-good story of the 2008 Olympics admits to, well, feeling her age. Torres won two silver medals as a 41-year-old mother and swimmer in Beijing, but she harbors no illusions about repeating the feat four years later. "You Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Retirement


Updated 04/16/12 1:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Invest For Retirement

Does the topic of retirement make you scratch your head? LearnVest breaks it down for you in simple terms. You know what’s awesome? Retirement. No, really. Imagine it: Waking up every day to head to your favorite yoga/art/synchronized swimming class. Catching up with friends daily. Starting (and finishing) every book or movie that catches your eye. It’s the ultimate extended vacation, and Read more

Swim Guide: 10 Sweet Suits Under $100


Updated 05/24/11 9:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Swimsuits Under $100

Finding the perfect suit isn't always the easiest task, let alone the most fun. So, to make it all a little easier on you — and your wallets — we've narrowed down 10 sweet swimwear finds under $100. From polka-dots to hot, bright stripes, click through for our editor's picks that all come in under budget. Read more

Swim Guide: 10 Best One-Pieces


Updated 05/19/11 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best One-Piece Swimsuits

If you thought one-pieces were the thing you wear when you get too old for bikinis (never!), take a look at our ten best one-pieces. Some are retro and sexy, some sleek and modern, others sexy and bare. A one-piece suit is ultra sophisticated and a fashion-forward choice this Summer. The added bonus of these suits? Try them with a pair of gauzy pants for a casual dinner out, or a little flouncy Read more

Best Swimsuits For Your Body: Pear Shapes


Updated 05/16/11 12:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Swimsuits For Your Body Shape: Pear Shapes 2011-05-16 11:55:27

The pear shape is like an exaggerated hourglass figure: slim on top, with wider hips, rear, and upper thighs. If you have a pear-shaped body and want to minimize your widest part, while highlighting your most slender parts, here are the things to look for: SKIRTED BOTTOMS: There are all kinds of skirted bottoms, from sexy, ultra short fitted ones to swingier versions. The skirted bottom, as Read more

Best Swimsuits For Your Body: Slim Your Belly


Updated 05/11/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Swimsuits For Your Body Shape: Belly 2011-05-11 09:06:37

Six-pack abs not your reality? Don't worry. We're focusing on how to slim your belly with the right suit in part two of our swim guide. We've done the research on the best swimsuits to minimize that pesky — or cute, depending on how you look at it — belly. Here are the key tips: Ruching: That gathering of fabric is an ingenious slimmer. The gathers create volume and texture, so you can't Read more

Prevention Tips For Common Summer Health Risks


Updated 06/17/11 7:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Prevent Summer Health Problems

Now that Summer is here, you probably want to throw caution to the wind and lap up the pleasures this season has to offer — not so fast. Before you go on your Summer joyride, keep in mind that you need to keep yourself protected from the elements. The last thing you want to be doing is spending your vacation days cooped up in a hotel room due to heat exhaustion. Here are five common health Read more

Swim Guide: 10 Sexy Standout Suits


Updated 05/26/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sexy Swimwear

If you're looking to turn heads on the beach or at the pool, we've got the suits that will get you noticed. It's all in the details — the standout suits are about a subtle cutout, a cool print, or a fabulous color palette. And, it doesn't matter if you're after a one-piece or a little bikini, both cuts can do the trick — you've just got to find the right one. Fortunately, we've done the Read more

Tax Updates and Benefits For Going Green


Updated 02/27/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Tax Benefits

Going green can save you some green during tax time. If you are attempting to improve the environment, or just cut the cost of your personal energy use, the tax law may provide a tax benefit for your good citizenship. Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, shares some potential benefits for energy-savers. There are many tax changes that have been implemented, Read more