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Everything You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Get Ahead at Work
Today we found some great articles on ways to get ahead at work, alternative financial resolutions, and ways to motivate yourself.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
9 Travel Expenses You Forgot to Budget For
These often-overlooked travel expenses can eat right through your budget. Keep your eyes open for these nefarious fees.
The WORST Time of Day to Do Everything
Your body has a clock of its own, and if you pick the wrong time do some tasks, you'll do them poorly — and feel poorly while doing them.
The Importance of Friendly Letters
Electronic messages are fast but impersonal. Learn why you should send a friendly letter instead.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Claiming Your Social Security Benefits
Just because you can start claiming Social Security benefits, doesn't necessarily mean you should. Ask yourself these questions first.
How to Add an Extra Hour to Your Day
There are never enough hours in the day to get things done, but by borrowing some money management skills, you can buy one.
10 Great Ways to Use Duct Tape
From the kitchen to the clothes closet to medicine cabinet, discover unexpected ways that duct tape can help out all around the house.
4 Ways to Avoid Awkward Moments at White Elephant Parties
It's better to give than to receive...especially when you're stuck with the worst gift at a white elephant party. Follow these tips to keep things fun.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Increase Your Net Worth
Today we found articles on smart ways to improve your net worth, how to get the most money selling your used goods, and gorgeous ornaments that cost almost nothing to make.
Debt Management Resources
Debt becomes a slippery slope (and a downward spiral) if you don't know how to manage it well. Here's what you need to know about debt management.
7 States With the Lowest Taxes for Retirees
Why deal with burdensome taxes in your golden years? Make one of these tax-lenient states your new home base in retirement.
How to Use Bucket Budgeting to Overhaul Your Finances
Bucket budgeting brings the appeal of the classic envelope system to the modern age.
15 Ways to Stop the Hiccups
The next time you have a synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (more commonly known as the hiccups), look to these easy (and sometimes tasty!) solutions.
Make Money in Your Hometown: Become a Tour Guide
Want to meet new people and make extra money? Plan or lead tours for out-of-towners! These three sites make it easy.
5 Laid-Back Girls' Trip Destinations Anyone Can Afford
If you're looking to take a relaxing vacation with the girls, these destinations will fit your chill vibe and your budget.
6 Things Investors Should Know About the October Effect
October is perhaps the scariest month for investors. Or is that just a spooky myth?
The "I Knew It!" Benefit of Expense Tracking
It's worth tracking your spending because it's the only way to learn where your money is going. But it's worth doing for another reason as well.
How to Escape Reward Card Spending Traps
Even savvy shoppers can get sucked into credit card traps. Get the benefits of a rewards card and avoid the pitfalls by developing these habits.