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Take One More Thing Seriously

When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.

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ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account

Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.

12 Smart Post-Holiday Moves

Holiday spending may have turned your finances into a mess. Get back on track and make the new year all about the new financial you.

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9 Things That Cost More in 2016

If you're looking to be frugal in 2016, these price hikes certainly won't be helping your cause.

Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Lesson You Learned From Your Mom?

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5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 09/17

Today's great deals include big discounts on apparel for men and women, including Lucky Brand tees, Levi's Jackets & Coats, Taylor Dresses, and Fall Sweaters.

6 Steps for a Woman's Financial Self-Defense

Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po

Back to Reality: Coming Down after the Holidays

Whatever holidays you celebrate in November, December, and January, they're over now. We spend November and December gearing up, getting ready, anticipating days off from work, tra

Johnny Says: Read This Post and Get Riyyyyyyyyyyatch

The sad truth is everybody is not going to get rich. This is why picking up the books and CDS of your favorite finance guru(s) seems like you're doing the work at getting your hous

The Census Questions 8 and 9

While filling out this year's census I wondered, how relevant are questions 8 and 9 going to be to the government programs they might serve? Don't the questions themselves make the

Best Money Tips: Qualities to Embrace for Success

Today we found some awesome articles on qualities to embrace for success, finding wallet-friendly furniture, and a personal finance cheat sheet for new grads.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Green French Fries

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a recipe for green french fries, the secrets of self-made millionaires, and ways to save on the putting gree

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.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money and Be Green

Today we found some terrific articles on easy ways to save money and be green, breakfast ideas for every kind of morning, and Costco shopping secrets.

Best Money Tips: What to Do if Your Computer Crashes

Today we found some awesome articles on what to do if your computer crashes, how to save money on cell phone plans, and simple networking tips.

Best Money Tips: Unusual Uses For Soap

Today we found some awesome articles on unusual uses for soap, last minute tax filing tips, and how to earn more in less time.

18 Must Haves for the Business Traveler

This selection of items and services that are often considered must haves for the business traveler, along with some guidelines as to what to look for. They’ll help you save tim