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Wise Bread reaches back into the archives to help you and your family navigate back-to-school.
Rethinking the 529 College Savings Plan Strategy
Since the 529 college savings plan offers both an investment and a tuition option, there's good reason to do both!
5 Tricky Interview Questions Successful CEOs Always Ask
If you thought your last job interview was tough, wait till you see the hard-hitting questions these successful CEOs bring to the table.
Beware of the Phrase "We Can Cut Your Debt In Half!"
Debt settlement agencies claim they can cut your debt in half. But sometimes they don't follow through on their promises...and can even make things worse.
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10 Great Gifts for Teachers
No more apples, mugs, or other unwanted gifts. This year, consider one of these 10 frugal winners, all suggested by teachers.
Independent People Have These 7 Things in Their Homes — Do You?
We can always be more self-reliant. How many of these items of independent people do you use?
How to Throw a Kid's Birthday Bash on the Cheap
Throwing a birthday bash for your kiddo shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
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5 Theme Menus for a Merrier Holiday Meal
From southern comfort to old-world classics, these atypical theme menus will have your guests falling on their knees and hearing angels' voices.
The 7 Scariest Big Purchases People Make
The big spend is only part of the reason these big purchases are such big scares.
January: The Perfect Maintenance Month
Recently I learned several annual money-saving maintenance tips. All it took was a little snooping around my husband.
Don't Miss Kiplinger and NAPFA's Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day!
On September 25th, Kiplinger and NAPFA will be holding Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day to help answer all your retirement questions!
4 Retirement "Rules of Thumb" That Actually Work
Take some guesswork out of retirement planning with these four financial rules of thumb. They really do work!
Best Money Tips: How to Miss Your Goals
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7 Common Investing Mistakes
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How Will The Comcast/NBC Merger Really Affect You?
The deal has been approved, and there's a lot of speculation about what it will mean for you, the consumer. Discover the truth behind common questions.
What's Better: Less Debt or More Savings?
Does your high-interest debt count as an "emergency?" Well, yes, but not one worth draining your entire emergency fund.
Buying Gifts for a Family with Many Children
When a first child is born, the celebrations abound. By the time the third and fourth arrive, people seem to care less. Should they?