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The 7 Worst Financial Excuses That Are Keeping You Poor

It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?

The Debt Ceiling Crisis in Everyday English

Wondering what the debt ceiling is and how the current crisis could effect you? Learn what's going on and what it means for both the country and average Americans.

5 Ways Your Credit Card Can Help You Manage Your Finances

Believe it or not, your credit card can actually help you become a money master.

6 Moves Every First Year Freelancer Should Make

Working for yourself is rewarding. Make these moves in your first year of business, and you'll be set for success.

7 Steps to Work-Life Balance When Working from Home

If you don't get ahead of your busy schedule, your busy schedule will get ahead of you.

How Customer Service Trumps Innovation

Your customers aren't interested in what's easy for you. They're interested in what's easy for them.

How to Spend Less Without Starting a Budget

If you've had trouble making or following a budget, don't despair! You might be better off without one. Learn why — and how to save no matter what.

Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save Money on Holiday Parties

Today we found articles on smart ways to save on holiday parties, financial choices you’ll regret in 10 years, and over 80 awesome DIY stocking stuffers.

6 Ways To Shatter The Glass Ceiling From Above

Are you doing all you can to eliminate gender bias in your workplace?

How To Deal With Small Biz Contest Winnings

Contests can be a great way to boost your exposure -- including your tax exposure.

Best Money Tips: Reduce Your Food Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on reducing your food budget, saving on winter spending, and times when it's ok NOT to save money.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/7, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Minimizing Holiday Stress! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

7 Portable, Affordable Fitness Gear Items for Travelers

Keep fit on the road with these seven pieces of fitness equipment.

Best Money Tips: Stocking Stuffers Under $10

Today we found some awesome articles on stocking stuffers for under $10, how to receive great customer service, and ways to jazz up your holiday wrapping.

4 Signs You Are Teaching Your Kids Bad Financial Habits

Parents lead by example. If your kids are picking up your bad financial habits, help yourself, and them, by doing money the right way.

10 Times You Should Speak Up at Work

It's great to be a team player, but you have to know when going along to get along is harmful to the company — and to your career.

5 Daily Deal Sites for Small Business

Looking for savings on business supplies and services? Add regular visits to these business-centric daily deals sites and you're likely to find them.

7 Clever Tricks to Make Your New Year's Resolution Stick

Most people tend to bail on their New Year's resolutions before winter ends. But this time, you can make yours stick.

The Art of Sucking Up

Flattery won't take you far. But sucking up will.

Wise Bread on Marketplace: A Frugal Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).