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Fresh Mint: 'Recession-proof' ideas make good business

It's rare for me to endorse any financial product or service, much less bigging-up an Internet destination that could divert traffic away from myself and wisebread.com but it's wor

How to File Your First Tax Return

Your first tax return can be a breeze if you follow these simple steps.

Who Cares About Where The Stock Market Is Headed?

Where is the stock market headed? Any rally may simply be a "dead cat bounce". And while many investment experts are offering a variety of stock market predictions, some of those

Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep Warm on a Budget?

Tell us how you keep warm on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

15 Things to Get Done Before Year-End

Start 2014 healthy, wealthy, and oh-so wise by doing these 15 things before the end of 2013.

Best Money Tips: 5 Must-Haves for Personal Finance Success

Today we found articles on the essentials of personal finance success, ways to save on school and work lunches, and shopping tips for Kohl’s customers.

14 Simple Ways to Make an Apartment a Home

Make your cookie cutter apartment feel warm and cozy with these easy home-sweet-home decor ideas.

The Simple Holiday Budget Anyone Can Follow

'Tis the season for holiday spending. Despite all the red and green, this holiday budget will keep you in the black.

Ask the Readers: Would You Relocate for the Perfect Job? (Chance to win!)

Some people are just happy to be where they are -- and no amount of money (or the perfect job) could move them. Others are more flexible, willing to follow their dreams to the ends

8 of our Favorite Fitness and Diet Smart Phone Apps

Those of us with smart phones are fairly certain we can’t live without them. In fact, chances are good that if you use them right – than can actually help you live longer! See wh

Simple Strategies for Using Your Leftover Food

What's that lurking in the back of your fridge? If you follow these suggestions for using leftovers, it might just be something delicious.

Execution, Not Ideas, is Key. Duh!

Do you have many ideas but you've never put them into action? Admit it, you are lazy, and you lack the talent of initiation.

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Ask the Readers: How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Family? (Chance to Win!)

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Best Money Tips: 75 Things You Don't Need to Buy

Today we found articles on things you really don’t need to buy, budget-friendly ways to do retail therapy, and apps that pay you for your selfies.

Would You Buy Off the Back of a Truck?

Have you ever bought something off the back of a truck? I have. Here are the pros and cons to off-the-truck deals.

Best Money Tips: Surprises in Your Health Savings Account

Today, we share the things to watch out for in your HSA, tried-and-true tips for shaving off a chunk of Apple computer prices, an easy recipe for homemade paint, and more!

Best Money Tips: 10 Products You Need for Financial Security

Today we found articles on products need to be financially secure, energy conservation myths you should ignore, and things you can do in the day to sleep better at night.

4 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Every Major Purchase

Before you break out the checkbook, ask yourself a few probing questions. Your future self will thank you, whether you decide to buy or not.

Best Money Tips: Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets

Today we found some stellar articles on cheap and easy costumes for pets, conquering lifestyle creep, and going green to save money.