My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We'll tell you where you can find free antibiotics, 45 of the weirdest college scholarships, and how to fight seasonal affective
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Are you on top of your debt – both logistically and emotionally? Do you maximize value while minimizing interest rates? Do you know what the different types of loans are, and how t
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Beyond Tuition: Helping Out With College Expenses
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The 2010 Gift Wrapping Challenge
In 2009, a friend and I successfully met a challenge to wrap all gifts with alternatives to new gift paper and gift bags. Here are the results of the challenge, along with a few ti
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You Never Need to Pay to Watch Movies — Here's Why
Even the matinee is expensive these days, but with these 13 options, you always catch a flick for free.
FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy is your Debt Management?
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It's Mother’s Day. Forget breakfast in bed. Instead, take some things off of mom’s ever-growing, never-ending to-do list.
Women Pay More for Health Care — Here's How to Pay Less
Many factors can spike your health care costs through the roof. Including being a woman.
Save Money Shopping Online With Google
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Save Money by Making Your Own Mustard?
Welcome to my third and final installment about making your own condiments. I have now experimented with mayonnaise, ketchup, and finally, mustard.
5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Don't listen to the old cliche; spending money on these five things can make you more content.
Five Last-Minute Thanksgiving Fixes
Don't throw out your Thanksgiving mistakes; follow these tips to salvage everything from dry turkey to bad wine.
The 5 Best Ways to Spend the First 10 Minutes of Your Workday
If you don't do morning right, chances are the rest of the day is shot, too. Set aside 10 minutes early to set the stage for a productive day.
Do You Spend More with Cash or Credit?
I totaled up all my credit card expenses in 2010 to try to figure out if I spent more using credit than I would have with cash. Here's what I found.
5 Downsides to a Bigger Paycheck
You just got a raise, but before you start celebrating, take a few minutes to think about how more money is going to change things for you.
Why You Need to Know the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debts
You have secured debt, and you have unsecured debt. Do you know the difference? It's time to learn.
The Ugly Truth of Workplace Success: Popularity Still Matters
Popularity doesn't just matter in high school. It affects a whole lot of your adult job, too.
Denied a Mortgage? Here's How to Fix It Fast
Depending on why a mortgage is denied, disappointed homebuyers often still have a shot at homeownership. Find out how to go from no to yes.
5 Foods Scientifically Proven to Take Years off Your Life
You probably already know that these delicious foods are harmful to your midsection. But did you know they may be taking years away, too?