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8 Ways to Get Paid to Read

The next time you're relaxing with a good book you could be getting paid for it.

Ask the Readers: Which Social Networking Site Do You Use Most?

Tell which social networking site you use most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

People Who Became Millionaires Overnight (and What They Did With the Money)

Some lottery winners seem to wind up penniless — or worse — after their windfall. Read their stories — as well those of winners who did better.

Europe has the Euro. Are you ready for The Amero?

Hold onto your hats. (Or should that be dollars?) The Amero is coming. I’ve heard a lot of talk over the last few years about a new currency called the Amero that will replace dollars and pesos. [more]

How to Express Condolences Without Saying Something Stupid

Do you feel awkward when you try to express condolences? Try these techniques to show your sympathy.

The Best and Worst Times to Go Grocery Shopping

Maximize your shopping efficiency and minimize your food spending by mastering the art of grocery store timing.

This Is How Americans Spent Their Money in the 1950s

Americans had a lot of fun spending money in the 1950s, almost as much fun as we do spending money today.

Rutgers is Giving Away $1500 to Wise Bread Readers!

Don't miss your chance to win your share of $1500 in prizes from Rutgers!

The Top 7 Blogs for Entrepreneurs

Not sure how to get your business to the next level? Get some know-how from entrepreneurs who are paving the way.

The Only 15 Foods That Are Worth Buying Organic

Not everything you buy from the grocery store needs to be organic — but to avoid harmful pesticides and hormones, these 15 foods should be.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Quick-Fix Dinner?

Tell us your favorite quick-fix dinner and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources

Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight

Why Warren Buffett Says You Should Invest in Index Funds

Warren Buffett made a huge bet on index funds — and won. Find out if you should make that bet, too.

The Best Prepaid Debit Cards

Prepaid debit cards offer the convenience of a regular credit card...with some unexpected benefits. Learn more about these financial tools.

Tasty, Healthy Breakfast Cookies With Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans

Begin the day right with these healthy, bake ahead breakfast cookies that pack just enough caffeine to get you out the door.

9 Surprising Uses for Empty Beer and Soda Cans

Don't throw away those empty beverage cans. With a few basic tools and a little imagination, you can put them to all sorts of uses.

6 Smart Things to Do With Your Extra Student Loan Money

Before you spend that extra student loan money on new clothes or dinner out, consider these smart money moves first.

7 Ways to Make Money With Friends

Wish you could work with people you actually like? You can — just try one of these ideas for earning cash with your buds.

10 Easy Exotic Meals You Should Be Making

If you've been stuck in an evening meal time rut, expand your culinary horizons with these easy and delicious meals from around the globe.

7 Certifications That Add Big $$ to Your Salary

Expand your skills and education without stepping foot in a classroom. These seven certifications will help you score the big bucks!