Whether it’s an impulse purchase or a well thought out “investment,” there are a number of factors to keep in mind when buying a new purse.  Here are some great tips from Megan Johnson, lead buyer of LuckyChic.com - the premier online site where you can bid and win VIP luxury experiences, designer goods, and hot electronics for an average of up to 98% off. Megan, former Senior Buyer at ideeli.com, is a veteran style and savings expert and has been featured in major international publications including Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Lucky.

Here's a list of important tips every girl should keep in mind when deciding what type of purse to purchase.

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AAA estimates a record 42.3 million travelers will hit the road between July 3 and July 8, thanks to stable gas prices and the midweek holiday. That's promising, but not everyone wants to be stuck in traffic or pay $3.74 per gallon for gas, no matter how cheap it seems.

Thankfully, there are cheap and easy ways to have fun in your hometown for the upcoming holiday. Consider this four-day plan for your July 4 staycation; you may find you want to do it again next year.

July 4:
Get outdoors! Grab the kids and go on a hike or city bike ride. Bring a picnic and stop at a local park to enjoy tasty snacks and the company of your family. Later that night, meet up with friends and grab some burgers and hotdogs at a local joint, then stake your place for your city's fireworks display. If you don't want to fight the fireworks crowd, head to a smaller town nearby and view their fireworks display instead.

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This year's July 4 holiday falls smack in the middle of the workweek, making getaways tricky for those tied down to a full-time job. What's more, anyone trying to plan a last-minute vacation will find prices on airfare and hotels extremely high.

Commemorating our country's independence need not require luxury digs in a remote location by the beach, however. A good old-fashioned barbecue with family and friends is a fun way to enjoy the holiday while keeping things cheap.

If you're looking to do something a little different than the common grill fest, consider these tips for making the most of Independence Day without blowing your bank account.

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Summer is here and for most kids it means leaving behind classes and homework. But, summer isn’t the time to let learning go on vacation! According to Gary Huggins, chief executive officer of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), “It’s extremely important that all young people keep reading during summer.

Researchers attribute more than half of the ninth-grade achievement gap in reading to unequal summer learning opportunities during the elementary years.”

Here are some reading tips, suggested by NSLA and Sylvan Learning, to make sure that summer time is a good balance of free discovery, play, leisure and learning for kids:

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Whether you're searching for a soul mate or summer fling this season, be ready to dish out the dollars. Paying for dinner and drinks will quickly drain your bank account before Labor Day rolls around, so you might consider cheaper ways to woo that special someone.

It's not just the cost of food and wine that makes dating so expensive. From cab fares to moving outings to concert tickets, you might need a second job just to support your search for love. Happily, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to impress on a first, second or even third date, so check out some of these frugal ideas to keep your date swooning all summer.

1. Volunteer

Share a special experience with a date by giving back to your local community together. You could help build a home, spruce up a local park or read to less fortunate kids. Register with VolunteerMatch to get opportunity alerts in your area that match your interests.

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Ah, the temps are high and the living is easy. Summer has officially arrived and there is nothing like gathering up the family, catching rays, grilling and mingling over some refreshing summer eats and drinks.  The celebration of our country's birthday is an American past time, but this year it comes with rising prices for some of your favorite summer fare. Luckily with some help from your friends at ImpulseSave, you can celebrate Independence Day with your family in style and with savings.

Here's ImpulseSave’s top 4 ways to save for your coveted summer get-together:

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