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6 Strange Ways Online Shopping Has Changed the World
The Internet has made shopping more convenient, easier, and way more fun. But there have also been some strange side effects...
Are Rebates Worthy of You?
Rebates may sound like a great deal, especially when you are trying to save money, but are they really worth your time?
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From "Gilmore Girls"
Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Turn Cheap "Choice" Steak into Gucci "Prime" Steak
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you the skills to turn cheap steak into a dreamy dinner, 10 tips for making a family room top-notch, and wh
10 Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals (and How to Change That)
Fail to reach another goal? Don't beat yourself up about it (that's reason #6), but do use this list to learn why you've failed — and how to do better next time.
Your Brain Is Keeping You in Debt (And How to Fix It)
Why can't you chip away at that daunting pile of debt? You might want to blame your brain.
5 Amazing Online Cooking Shows That Teach You All the Skills You Need
Looking to hone your cooking skills? These lively and informative shows will transform your cookery from stale toast to devil's food cake.
9 Ways to Use Miles and Points for Holiday Gifts
Most people use their hard-earned credit card rewards for travel. Here's an idea: Why not give your budget a vacation from holiday shopping?
7 Weird Ways to Keep You and Your Stuff Safe
If fences, locks, and motion-sensing lights are protecting your stuff, it's time to apply some creativity to personal security.
Change Your Life with Storytelling
Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.
Score Your Dream Home With the Perfect Offer Letter
In a hot housing market, you want every trick up your sleeve to score your dream home. A heartfelt letter to the seller may be the key.
Student Loans: How to Make Post-College Decisions
Making decisions about student loans doesn’t have to be difficult. But it should be personalized.
8 of the Most Costly New Year's Eve Parties Ever
A New Year's Eve bash generally involves some excess — too much food, too much drink, and too much money. Sometimes, way, way too much money.
Drive the Old Car or Buy a New Car?
The cost of a new car can be much bigger than the sticker price...even going so far as to affect your retirement savings.
Couplehood: Avoiding the Valentine Clichés
Valentine's Day cliches are so been-there-done-that. How are you spicing up your gift to your sweetheart?
13 Cheap Ways to Beat Stress
Take some "me time" to kick stress to the curb without breaking the bank. Now don't you feel refreshed?
Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Boost House Value
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to boost house value, counterfeit vs. real goods, and tax tips for the unemployed.
Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Happy Hour
Today we found some great articles on taking advantage of happy hour, reasons to update your resume regularly, and improving your credit score.
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
Does Your Teenager Really Need a Credit Card?
Does your teenager actually need a credit card? Probably.