There is nothing fun about sitting on the phone waiting for customer service. Nothing. Unfortunately, it's a fact of consumer life. Whether you are waiting to find out if you can adjust your cable bill, send your laptop in to be repaired, or talk to a human being about that car warranty, the suspense can trigger stress in a matter of seconds. If you like to pay your bills online, you'll love Read more

According to Trulia, Makeup mogul Bobbi Brown is the proud new owner of a sleek duplex penthouse in West Chelsea's art district. Bobbi purchased the 2,524-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo for $4.8 million. Designed by Della Valle Bernheimer, the spanking new, full-service building is just steps away from Chelsea Piers, the Hudson River Park, and Avenues School. From the looks of the Read more

Google officially announced its update for the Google TV platform today, which will make the service a smoother and more beautiful experience for users. Amongst the big changes, Google TV now has a simple interface for scrolling through apps and shows, while the home screen can be customized with your favorite content. Additionally, searching for shows is easier across the Internet and your cable Read more

Ketér Salon is celebrating its 10th birthday in two short weeks, and as part of its celebration of a decade of stylish service, Diana Gordon, the owner of the salon, decided to revamp the look of the salon. For this project, she turned to Johnelle Mancha, the creative force behind Mignonne Décor. Johnelle specializes in re-imagining vintage furniture pieces with updated paint, finishes, and Read more

Growing up in northern Wisconsin, I visited many luxurious, wooded resorts that catered to Chicago's elite. The wooded lake country where I spent my childhood was studded with massive, gorgeous log properties that had been around for a century or more. On the East Coast, The Point Resort — an exclusive, high-end resort in Saranac Lake, NY — which was formerly William Avery Rockefeller's Read more

The great wireless battle is far from over — while AT&T and Verizon's skirmish has heated up the airwaves once again thanks to the new Verizon iPhone, AT&T seems to be shifting its focus to its customers. Recently, the company has tried to entice users to stay on board by offering them some new deals, discounts, and bonuses. Granted, AT&T hasn't always had the best reputation when Read more