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8 of our Favorite Fitness and Diet Smart Phone Apps

Those of us with smart phones are fairly certain we can’t live without them. In fact, chances are good that if you use them right – than can actually help you live longer! See wh

5 Questions Couples Must Ask Before Retirement

Marriage and money mean being on the same page. Don't forget your retirement, too!

6 Surprising Reasons You Still Need a Travel Agent

Can booking travel with an agent rather than online really be considered frugal? Absolutely! Learn how a travel agent can help you.

8 Colleges With the Best Programs to Get You Jobs

Students can jumpstart their careers and help pay for school with a college work-study program. Find out which colleges are leading the way.

How to Protect Yourself From an Investment Scam

That guy in an Internet chatroom with a hot stock tip probably isn't really a Wall Street insider with time to spare. Just saying.

Financial IQ Test: Do You Have the Best Auto Insurance Coverage for Your Needs?

How well do you know your auto insurance coverage? Take this Financial IQ Test to see if you're getting the most bang for your insurance buck.

Do You Practice Math When You Leave a Tip?

What kind of tipper are you? Learn about different tipping styles, and see where you fit in.

4 Keys to an Early Retirement

Does it seem like it's taking forever to get to the point where you can stop working? Here's how to get on the fast track to early retirement.

Best Money Tips: How Much Does Your Makeup Cost per Use?

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you how much that CoverGirl mascara will cost you per use, what to do when the engine light goes on in your car,

9 Sweet Valentine's Day Gifts to Give to Your Truest Love — You!

Who needs a date on Valentine's Day when you can shower yourself with fun and wholesome treats?

A Simple Guide to Planning For a Loved One's Long-Term Care

Our aging loved ones deserve the best care possible. Plan for it now, and make the process much easier later.

What Does "Free" College Tuition Really Pay For?

Free tuition sounds like every student's dream come true. But would it actually be "free?"

10 Dark-Side Motivations to Get You Out of Debt

Getting out of debt requires determination and motivation. Does it matter if those motivations are inspired by our darker angels?

Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks

If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?

Share Your Thoughts: Consolidating Student Loans

What should one reader do to consolidate his student loan payments?

5 Times It's OK to Be "Selfish" With Your Money

Being selfish isn't always a bad thing. Especially when it comes to certain situations involving your money.

Best Money Tips: Things You Can Do To Find Your Calling

Today we found some amazing articles on things you can do to find your calling, protecting your child's identity, and vices that can ruin your finances.

7 Fresh Veggies You Can Grow From Kitchen Scraps

Don't discard those onion tops or avocado seeds! Plant them in your garden instead and grow your own.

5 Ways to Save Money in the New Year

Make 2011 your best financial year yet with these tips to jump-start your savings.

4 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Every Major Purchase

Before you break out the checkbook, ask yourself a few probing questions. Your future self will thank you, whether you decide to buy or not.