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419 baiting – keeping online scammers running in circles

How many of you have received an email telling you that you’ve one a lottery that you never even entered? Or, that a rich widow wants help distributing millions of dollars to the p

Fitness Resolutions: How Much Will Your New Exercise Routine Cost?

If you're like many Americans, you made a resolution to get fit this year. Here's how much it'll cost with some popular workouts.

Ask The Readers: Do You Comparison Shop?

Tell us if you comparison shop and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

7 Career Tips You Wish You Could Give Your Younger Self

Don't you wish a future you would come back and tell you which career choices you should make?

Pay attention

Is there an amount of money that's too small to concern yourself with? People make that case, usually saying something like "Life is too short to waste time counting pennies." Th

5 Steps to Take When You Get Sued

If you find yourself the target of a civil lawsuit, don't panic. Understand what you need to do to protect yourself — and your money.

7 Cool Things Bonds Tell You About the Economy

Bonds may not be the snazziest investment, but they sure can tell us a lot about how the economy is doing. Here's why it's smart to start paying attention to bonds.

Could you save money by subscribing to an addictive game?

During the Christmas break my husband and I went to dinner with some of his friends from high school. One couple we spoke with told us that they are trying to save money for a dow

10 Money Moves to Make When a Layoff Is Coming

You've seen the warning signs. When you suspect job cuts are headed your way, it's time to get these money moves in motion.

How to Start a Book Club

Participating in a book club is a fun and inexpensive way to socialize, meet new people, develop friendships and enjoy your love of reading and books with others. If there aren't a

Eliminating Debt, Saving Money, and More with The Money Principle's Maria Nedeva

Check out our interview with The Money Principle's Maria Nedeva for amazing money-saving tips, recommendations on apps to make your life easier, and her favorite ways to use Skype!

Best Money Tips: 100 Quick Ways to Make $100

Today we found articles on a hundred ways to make a hundred bucks, pantry items to stock up on this summer, and the ultimate guide to backpacks for college students.

How to Get Magazines for Cheap (or Free!)

Magazines are fun to read — but buying them at the store can get crazy expensive. Learn how to get magazine fix and save.

Wantable Makeup: Premium Cosmetics at a Bargain Price

Wantable promises to send you things you'll love, but do the products measure up to the cost? Open a box with a Wise Bread blogger to find out!

5 Decisions With Unexpected Financial Consequences

Our decisions can leave deep and lasting impacts on our future financial health, even if they don't seem to be connected to money. Here are five you must watch for.

Get Out of Debt First, Then Focus on Saving

When you’re in debt, it’s nearly impossible to save money. The money you save while paying off debt is not likely to earn as much interest as the interest you pay towards your debt

Best Money Tips: Saving Time and Reducing Stress

Today we found some stellar articles on saving time and reducing stress, how to do the right tasks in the right order, and the biggest tax audit triggers.

How to Make the Most of Your 401K

Most of us have a 401k account with our employer. But there are people who've decided not to participate in their employer's retirement program for a variety of reasons. But imagi

Best Money Tips: 8 Money Tips I Learned from Clark Griswold and Christmas Vacation

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This time, we examine 8 money tips learned from the movie "Christmas Vacation," how to buy a blu-ray player, and 75 Twitter tips

Best Money Tips: How to Resell Dollar Store Goods

Today we found articles on two tricks to help you resell anything from a dollar store, states to avoid in retirement, and how to disagree without getting angry.