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10 Easy-to-Fix Cover Letter Mistakes

If you're not getting called in for job interviews, the problem could be your cover letter. Make sure it's up to snuff by avoiding these mistakes.

The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More

I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr

How to Resist Lifestyle Creep and Still Have Everything You Want

Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.

Insider Trading Is a Lot More Common Than You Think

We all remember when Martha Stewart pulled a Gordon Gekko. Ever wondered what exactly inside trading entails? Here's a breakdown.

7 Telltale Signs a Good Deal Is a Bad Deal

Sometimes, a screamin' deal is really just smoke and mirrors. Don't get taken by these bad deals in disguise.

Invest Your Time in These 13 Things While You're in Your 20s

When we're in our 20s we feel possibility ahead of us as nearly infinite. Grasp it by laying the foundation of your future when you're young, smart, and full of health.

10 Dumb Habits That Are Keeping You From Earning More Money

Career stalled? Income lagging? Sit up straight and read on to see if you're committing any of these income-sapping bad habits.

5 Good Reasons to Keep Your "Clunker"

The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although th

Pay Bills Early? Only If You Want to Save Money

Paying your bills late can hurt you with late fees and surcharges. Moreover, if you pay early, you can get some serious discounts. Learn more.

Flashback Friday: 84 Reasons to Be Done With Summer and Get Excited for Fall

If only we could fast forward through the remaining weeks of summer heat and get right to fall fun. Read on and feel the chill!

13 Things Successful People Do Every Morning

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then maybe morning is the most important time of the day, especially if you're aiming for success.

Best Money Tips: Unconventional Ways to Save on Your Wedding

Today we found some fantastic articles on unconventional ways to save on your wedding, furniture buying tips, and giving yourself a pay raise every year.

15 Delicious Dishes Made Better With Salsa

Jar of salsa quickly expiring in the refrigerator? Spice up your favorite dish with a dollop.

Ask the Readers: Would People Be Shocked By What You Earn?

You don't have to live on either end of the earning spectrum to challenge the stigmas attached with your annual salary. Sometimes, we can fool others into thinking our lifestyle ma

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Topic: Saving on Your Car! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

5 Decisions With Unexpected Financial Consequences

Our decisions can leave deep and lasting impacts on our future financial health, even if they don't seem to be connected to money. Here are five you must watch for.

25 Ways to Be a Better, Happier Person

Want to make the world a better place? Start by making a better you with these 25 easy, feel good self-improvements.

Best Money Tips: Never Cheap Out on These Things

Today we found articles on things you should never cheap out on, ways to eliminate financial clutter, and how to protect yourself from unhealthy air.

Best Money Tips: Saving Time and Reducing Stress

Today we found some stellar articles on saving time and reducing stress, how to do the right tasks in the right order, and the biggest tax audit triggers.

Book Review: Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money with Your Honey

It has been reported over and over that money is the number one cause of conflict and stress in relationships. This is precisely the reason authors Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar