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Best Money Tips: Squeeze Extra Savings Out of Your Paycheck

Today we found some great articles on squeezing extra savings out of your paycheck, benefits of being self-motivated, and retirement planning.

10 Places to Go for Inspiration

Got a problem at work? Need to find a new creative project or hobby? Get up, get out, and go find your muse in one of these inspiring places.

Financial Decisions of Young Adults: Highlights from Our Chat With Rutgers

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on financial decisions of young adults!

8 Money Lessons I Learned Selling Office Supplies

Working at an office supply superstore teaches more than just the price of pens. Find out what one Wise Bread writer learned during a first summer job.

4 Financial Reasons to Keep Your Political Views Private

These days, sharing political views is as easy as hitting "Enter." But the aftermath can be much greater than a heated debate.

How I Got Over the Hump and Sold My Blog for $3 Million

Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.

Healthcare Paperwork That Doesn't Require Paper or Work

Managing your healthcare should be as easy as paying your bills online. The MyHumana app make it simple to see your plan, find a doctor, review your claims, and more.


5 Ways Employee Perks Are Good for Business

Work perks keep employees happier, healthier, and more loyal. Find out how.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in June

Before you let Father's Day or the increasingly warm weather convince you to buy less-than-stellar deals, check out our latest buying guide for the best deals in June.

I Earned 20% More After Reading This Book

Within the last 30 days, I've increased my monthly income by about 20 percent and I give credit to to a book from 1944: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. In t

9 Changes That Will Affect Your Money in 2015

Several retirement contribution limits are raised, Obamacare penalty triples, myRA officially launches and many more tax and social security changes.

What's the Right Way to Save?

We all have our own ways of handling our finances -- and that's why it's called "personal" finance. What works for one person may not necessarily work for someone else, and this is

Book Review - In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue by Lauren Weber

In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue is a book that explores the morality and practicality of being frugal from the beginnings of America to 2009. The a

Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 by Black Friday

Today we found articles on ways to save $1,000 by Black Friday, over a hundred cleaning and organizing hacks, and tips to save money when you’re traveling by yourself.

6 Basic Tips for Buying a Bank Owned Home

Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i

Best Money Tips: Stay Motivated While Looking for Jobs

Today we found some stellar articles on staying motivated while looking for jobs, personal finance tips from Captain America, and the 30-second habit with a lifelong impact.

Best Money Tips: Make These 7 Moves to Retire Early

Today we found articles on smart moves for early retirement, how to have a tailgating party indoors, and ways to save money on a family vacation.

What You Can Learn From People Who Take Vitamins (It's Not What You Think)

Stop wasting your money on multivitamins that don't work, but do start following these other healthy habits that multivitamin buyers follow.

9 Ways to Make Job Recruiters Come to You

Professional recruiters are always on the lookout for good candidates for quality jobs. Make sure you're doing the right things to get noticed.