CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Prom season is just around the corner.

WBTV's Astrid Martinez went by a local shop, and she says there are some breathtaking options there that will guarantee the wearer is the belle of the ball.

"This is the one shoulder silhouette," said Jessica Sigmon a wedding consultant with David's Bridal.

"It works great on everyone and this is more for the girls that don't like a lot of beading and it has all the bright pastel colors that are in this season."

The styles range from totally trendy to completely classic, and they run anywhere from $100 to $300.

But prom is a luxury many families simply can't afford.

"You're talking about thousands of dollars, you invest a lot into prom," said Janine Davis with Girl Talk Foundation.

"It's the hair, it's the nails, it's the makeup, it's the accessories and of course it's the dress."

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Bank of America is adding a human touch to its newest ATM rollout;  ATM with Teller Assist.

The bank announced on Thursday that the "next-generation banking offering combines the technology and convenience of an ATM with the human touch of a teller."

According to bank officials, the new technology gives customers access to a range of services during extended hours to address their daily banking needs, and provides them with convenience, control and flexibility over how, when and where they bank.

"Using the new ATMs, customers can speak with a Bank of America teller via real-time video and receive the same quality of personal assistance they would if they walked up to a banking center counter," a release from the bank stated.

ATM with Teller Assist, which will offer bilingual support in both English and Spanish, offers customers many of the services a traditional banking center teller would, including the ability to:

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It turns out that online dating is more popular than ever. ConsumerRankings.com released a new study, rating the best dating web sites for 2013.

At number one is Match.com, which guarantees you'll meet someone within six months.

At number two is Zoosk.com and number three is eHarmony.com, known for its long-lasting matches.

"There are as many good people on online dating as there are in traditional dating," said author and relationship expert Charles. A. Johnson.

Like anything in today's consumer driven world, when it comes to online dating, you're pretty much marketing yourself - your personality and who you are - to other people.

"What makes you attractive to someone else and people think I'm great," said Johnson. "But are you great from that person's perspective?"

Searching for a mate is like looking for a job,  says Johnson. You have to make an effort.