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Lower Interest Rates with Credit Sesame and Lending Club

First I consolidated my credit cards using a service that barely changed my inflated interest rates. Then I got a better deal — here's how.

Wise Bread Reloaded: President Obama's Credit Card Declined at Pricey Restaurant (and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate)

Credit card fraudsters respect no one, not even the leader of the free world. Find out how to protect your identity in this week's look back.

9 Ways to Lose the Clutter and Keep the Memories

You don't treasure all those knick-knacks — you cherish the memories they conjure. Here's how to clear the clutter and still keep what matters.

How to Make Your Kids Room Look Awesome for Under $100

You don't have to spend a lot to gussy up a kid's room — you just need some creativity and a sense of humor. Get inspired with these fun ideas.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Amazon

Today we found some great articles on ways to save on Amazon, how much money you can make as an Uber or Lyft driver, and tips to help you choose a financial advisor!

What Is a Lipper Average, and Why Should We Care?

Companies brag about how their mutual funds beat Lipper averages. That sounds awesome...until you learn a little more about what a Lipper average is.

Best Money Tips: Improve Your Life

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to improve your life, steps to take when you feel financially vulnerable, and when buying in bulk is more expensive.

Best Money Tips: Tips to Take Advantage of Garage Sales

Today we found some awesome articles on tips to take advantage of garage sales, part-time jobs for high school students, and tips for surviving on a limited budget.

How Operations Can Support Ecommerce Growth

To get expert guidance on building, refining, and expanding the operational infrastructure and day-to-day processes that support ecommerce sales, I spoke with Zach Piech.

The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor

It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?

Choosing the Wrong Color Can Cost You Big on These Purchases

Marketers and product designers spend a lot of money choosing just the right color to make you buy. Does color influence your spending?

Unlikely Sources of Capital

Credit lines, angel investors, and your personal savings are great places to get money for your business, but they certainly aren't the only ones. Consider these alternatives.

Best Money Tips: Tips For A Frugal Wedding

Today we found some awesome articles on frugal wedding tips, finance advice for forgetful people, and tips to be a better employee.

How to Spend Less Without Starting a Budget

If you've had trouble making or following a budget, don't despair! You might be better off without one. Learn why — and how to save no matter what.

Best Money Tips: Tour New York (and Other Big Cities) on a $25 Budget

Today we found articles on how to tour New York with only $25, sales skills that everyone should develop, and easy Christmas treats that you can make for less than $5.

How to Pick Your First Stocks and Funds

You're ready to start investing. But where, exactly, do you start? It's easy! Try these clever ways to pick your first stocks and funds.

Tax Deductions: The Bright Side Of Failure

Failure can be a stern teacher. Failure can also be a tidy tax write-off.

100 Ways to Save Money in College

Heading off to college this fall? We've got 100 tips to help students save money.

Wise Bread on Marketplace: A Frugal Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).

Balancing Act: The Perils of Budgeting

Tackling a budget requires you to do one big thing with your finances — find the balance.