Paying for a home renovation with a rewards card could earn you a free vacation -- or lots of cash back. Be sure you understand the pitfalls before you dust off your card.
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Feeding your family fast doesn't have to mean grabbing drive-through eats. Try these tricks to help get delicious homemade meals on the table — quickly.
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6 Things to Consider Before Making a Big Purchase for Rewards Points
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The things that money just can't buy
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The Financial Balancing Act: Musings on Balancing Being Responsible with Having Fun
Sometimes, balancing debt (or staying out of it) with fun things we really enjoy brings up hard questions. [more]
8 Ways Social Media Tricks You Into Spending More
Scrolling through your Instagram might seem harmless — until you've spent $300 on skin care from a brand you've never heard of.
Taming Your Debt: Aggressive Repayment Strategies
Getting into debt is easy; getting out is the hard part. These strategies will help you aggressively attack and defeat your debts.
Book Review: Ragnar's Guide to the Underground Economy
This book is exactly what the title says: A guide to living in the underground economy.
Your cell phone number is no longer unlisted
My cell phone is my only phone, which saves me quite a bit of money every month. Telemarketers don't have the number. [more]
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Best Money Tips: 10 Steps to Financial Freedom After College
Today we found articles on the steps to financial freedom after college, little changes that will make you happier, and a look at how much you should spend on a house.
FREE 18" Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace
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26 Unexpected Uses for Aluminum Foil
You trust it in the fridge with leftovers and probably around the grill. Find out where else you can trust aluminum foil to save the day.
11 Investment Mistakes We All Make
If you've ever fumbled with your investments, you aren't alone. How many of these investing mistakes are you guilty of?
Book review: The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Andrew Tobias' The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need is the perfect book for every Wise Bread reader.
20 Ways to Get Dinner on the Table Faster
Feeding your family fast doesn't have to mean grabbing drive-through eats. Try these tricks to help get delicious homemade meals on the table — quickly.
10 Red Flags to Look Out for When Renting Your First Apartment
Renting your first apartment can be like navigating a minefield. Know the warning signs to make sure you don't sign a lease to a pit of despair.
8 Ways to Prepare for a Stock Market Dive
Got a little bit jumpy after the last market downturn? Relax. Here's how you can be prepared for the next one.
How to Decide If Airport Lounge Access Is Worth Paying For
Airport lounges provide a quiet escape from the madness of airport terminals, but access comes at a cost.
Best Money Tips: Personal Finance Tools You Shouldn't Pay For
Today we found some great articles personal finance tools you should never pay for, products you shouldn’t wait until Black Friday to buy, and ways to recover from a bad interview.
The 9 Best State 529 College Savings Plans
College isn't cheap. Give your kids a savings jumpstart with one of these nine best 529 plans across the country.
How Not To Freeze For Nearly Free
Grab a pair of socks, a hot coffee (or toddy) and read this. It might just save you from the "my-heating-bill-was-outrageous" blues.