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3 Ways Science Says Cat GIFs Are Good for You

Don't feel too bad the next time you lose an afternoon to Grumpy Cat GIFs or dashcam videos — science says it's good for you. Find out why!

Best Money Tips: Unusual Uses for a Hair Dryer

Today we found some awesome articles on unusual uses for your hair dryer, your daily commute's impact on your wallet, and how to avoid buyer's remorse.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money While Traveling Solo

Today we found articles on ways to save money while traveling by yourself, best uses for a financial windfall, and ways to make money with your smartphone.

The 7 Best Affordable Cities to Start a Family

The big city life doesn't have to be a pipe dream. For new or young families, these hopping metros offer everything you want — at an affordable cost.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Meat

Today we found some great articles on ways to save on meat, productive habits of the wealthy and successful, and budget-friendly ways to decorate your apartment.

Is Social Media Killing Your Business?

Facebook, Twitter, G+ can all be cost effective marketing tools. They can also be time and resource sinks.

Best Money Tips: Improve Your Social Life

Today we found some great articles on improving your social life, alternatives to joining the gym, and shopping and cooking for one.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $1 a Day

Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1 a day, family-friendly Super Bowl parties, and cheap things that make life easier.

Get Paid to Watch Your Favorite TV Show Live

Those daytime TV shows with live audiences? Those audiences are bought and paid for and you can earn a few extra bucks sitting in the audience, too.

Pet Peeves Part 1: Couture Critters Are Expensive!

It costs a pretty penny to lavish your fur baby in the life of luxury.

A Journey to Vocational Freedom: Focusing your Dreams with Goals

Instead of a how-to article, or even a "Top 10" list, I want to tell you part of my own story. I've tried to put this into a list, tried to make it into something else, and I just keep coming back to the story. [more]

Best Money Tips: 5 Golden Rules for Getting Out of Debt

Today we found some great articles on the golden rules of getting out of debt, habits of considerate people, and where to find extra income.

Is the New OTC “Alli” Just Money Down the Toilet?

Who couldn’t lose a few pounds? [more]

Hurray! Annual Freebie Calendar

Whether you're looking for comic books or coffee, print this list out and stick it on your fridge, so you'll always know when the next big freebie is coming.

Wise Bread on Marketplace: "Frugal" Travel That Isn't

This weekend, our Senior Editor is back on Marketplace Money talking about supposedly "frugal" travel that isn't really worth it.

10 Best Stock Markets in the World in 2015

If you're looking for big gains and can tolerate a little risk, it's time to look abroad. Global stocks may be the answer to your investment needs.

Don't Let Bedbugs Take a Bite Out of Your Next Thrift Store Deal

If you're not careful, a great deal on a used chair might cost you thousands in bedbug extermination costs. Here's what to watch out for.

Best Money Tips: How to Take a Better Selfie

Today we found some great tips for a better selfie, how to create a minimalist wardrobe, and cheap ways to avoid fall illnesses.

Downside of the Rolling Jubilee

The Rolling Jubilee is a great PR move — buying, then forgiving debt from real people. But in terms of change, one writer says it might hurt more than help.

4 Ways Coworking Spaces Are Worth It

For telecommuters, the daily grind can be a daily struggle against loneliness. Try a coworking space for a burst of community — and productivity.