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Best Money Tips: Donate Your Used Soap to Charity

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we're telling you how to donate soap to charity, the best way to make quick pickles, and how to make the most of a resturant menu.

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: General Tips

6 Tips to Make Your Flip Videos Rock

With the help of the experts, we share 6 ways to make your Flip (or any other brand of camera) clips look like a pro handled them!

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Technology

Best Money Tips: 8 Cleaning Tips for Crusty Stove Tops

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we're giving you all you need to tackle that nasty stove top, some tips for picking a credit counselor, and a chance to reminisce about the joys of Pudding Pops!

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: General Tips

Getting Your Credit Limit Raised

You know the old joke about how it's easy to get a bank loan as long as you don't need one? Well, the same logic applies to getting your credit limit raised. In fact, it's almost automatic.  

by: Philip Brewer | channel: Consumer Affairs, Credit Cards

Vacation Hack: 7 Tips for Single Bag Travel

Simplify your travel and avoid baggage fees. Become a single-bag traveler by choosing the right carry-on and packing with purpose!

by: Kentin Waits | channel: Organization, Travel

Cyber Security on the Road

We'll look at how to protect your identity and electronic data while traveling, so you — and your business — return home safely every time.

by: Nora Dunn | channel: Small Business Resource Center, Technology

The First Payday: Helping Your Teen Understand Money

Whether your teen is excited or bored at the prospect of having a job this summer, YOU can respond to their newfound extracurricular activity by helping them learn not only what it takes to be a good employee, but how to make the most of the money th

by: Sarah Winfrey | channel: Family

Want to Keep Your Disposable Razor Blades Sharp? Use Your Arm

I was skeptical about this tip when I saw it several months ago. I felt stupid trying it. But I have to say, after getting excellent results from the same disposable blade for the last 5 months, it really does work.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Life Hacks, Health and Beauty

Escape the Economic In/Out Patient Care Cycle

As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less likely of being able to reach financial independence.

by: Little House | channel: Budgeting, Family

6 Top iPhone Apps for Voracious Readers

These 6 super apps will help you read more on the go, get more from the text you do read, and make each juicy word more enriching.

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Entertainment, Technology

Best Money Tips: 10 Best No-Alcohol Drinks

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share some fun drink recipes even the kids can enjoy, how to keep your SSN safe, and why you should be extra careful when checking into hotels.

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Food and Drink, General Tips

Facing Financial Insecurity? Lower Your Stress Levels

A new survey suggests that 9 out of 10 people feel stressed about their finances. While there’s no immediate solution to financial stress, there are some things you can do to lower your personal stress levels.

by: Sarah Winfrey | channel: Personal Finance, Personal Development

4 More Ways to Save on Maternity Clothes

As someone who just gave birth to her 5th child, I’ve gotten pretty efficient with spending less for maternity wear. Here are four clever tips you may not have known about!

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Family, Shopping

Selling Your Groupon Coupons

Ever have a Groupon or Living Social coupon you bought but just can't go to anymore? Or there's a deal you missed but want in on badly? Here are a couple of sites that let you sell your coupons or buy into a coupon you missed.

by: Carlos Portocarrero | channel: Consumer Affairs

Attempts to Escape the Clutches of Online Data Aggregators

There's a new crowd of web sharks on the prowl: they are effective, they are legal, and they want your data. Not only that, but they want your data to be available to anyone who asks — or pays.

by: Steve Klingaman | channel: Consumer Affairs, Technology

Best Money Tips: 9 New Uses for your Old iPhone

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you 9 ways to upgrade your old iphone, some inspiration for stopping "stupid" work, and clever ways to use up a wine windfall!

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Technology

Paying for Packaging: It's Time to Stop

Any item with a lot of packaging always costs more than its counterpart without. And there's additional value in reducing the packaging we buy than simple costs.

by: Thursday Bram | channel: Consumer Affairs, Food and Drink

Travel and Money: Using your Credit Card on the Road

Some would say credit cards are a necessary evil for traveling; I actually prefer to use them in my travels. Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take.

by: Nora Dunn | channel: Consumer Affairs, Credit Cards, Travel

Best Money Tips: Pack Like a Tetris Pro

Today, get packing tips from a Tetris pro, a guide to the best financial TV programs, lawn care advice, and more!

by: Amy Lu | channel: Organization

Is "Health Food" Worse for You than Junk Food?

I've written about the evils of junk food in the past. I have jumped on that bandwagon that is happy to demonize the fast food industry. But after watching a 30-minute TV show on Showtime last week, I'm having something of a paradigm shift.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Consumer Affairs, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty

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