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Why Saving Money Is a Gift to Your Future Self

It can be hard to save money for a rainy day...or rainy years. Learn why you should, and why thinking about it as a gift can help.

The 5 Best Serums

Facial serum is a smart addition to a skin care regimen and these five best selections are all smart choices. Get the softest, smoothest skin ever!

Is It Time to Starve Your 401(k)?

We're told again and again that feeding a 401(k) guarantees a sturdy retirement. But is that really your best savings option?

6 Financial Mistakes to Stop Making by Age 40

By your 40s, personal finance shouldn't be a mystery. If you're still making these six money mistakes, it's time to enforce some changes.

8 Ways Your Savings Account May Be Costing You

A savings account is meant to be useful, but when it starts costing more than it's worth, look to stash your cash elsewhere.

Spirit Airlines World Mastercard® Review

Those looking for a budget airline credit card can get money saving rewards with the Spirit Airlines MasterCard.

5-Minute Finance: Checking Your Credit Score

Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.

XBox 360 - Don't buy one until 2008.

I know several people with an XBox 360. Six in fact. Three of those six have had no end of problems, and to me a 50% chance of buying a crappy product is just not good enough. [more]

Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Make More Money

Today we found some great articles on ways to boost your income, how to create a minimalist kitchen, and common misconceptions about social security.

8 Affordable U.S. Destinations for a Weekend Getaway

Planning a long weekend getaway? These U.S. destinations are affordable and tons of fun.

Best Money Tips: How Much to Tip

Today we found some great articles on how much to tip, why you need life insurance, and things you pay too much money for.

Best Money Tips: Things That Medicare Doesn't Cover

Today we found articles things that Medicare doesn’t cover, how to make a perfect roasted chicken, and simple ways to cut moving costs.

USAA Active Military World MasterCard: Custom Benefits

The USAA Active Military World MasterCard offers flexible reward options and exclusive benefits that are tailored specifically for military members and their families.

Best Money Tips: How to Handle Surprise Medical Bills

Today we found articles on how to handle surprise medical bills, tips for saving money at the farmers market, and jobs that will satisfy your wanderlust.

When Priorities Collide: How to Keep Your Head

My guess is that many of you Wisebread readers know your financial priorities and have some idea of how you want to achieve these, though you may not have all the details ironed ou

How to Revamp Your Budget for Retirement

When you leave the working world, you don't get to leave budgeting behind. In fact, you should overhaul it for your golden years.

5 Times You're Better Off Without a Real Estate Agent

Those four little words can save you a lot of cash — For Sale By Owner. Are you prepared to sell your own home and reap the rewards?

9 Frugal Ways to Treat the Common Cold

Don't spend a bundle on medicines to fight the common cold — you can alleviate most symptoms just as well with these inexpensive home remedies.

8 Career Mistakes to Stop Making by 30

By age 30, you should know better than to make any of these career mistakes. If not, soon you may be looking for another career.

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