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9 Ways Life Is Wonderful When You Swap Your Car for a Bike
Go on two wheels to save your money, time, and sanity. Life is so much better when you opt for pedal power.
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?
Best Money Tip: 41 Financial Calculators for Major Life Decisions
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25 Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes That Save Time and Money
You don't need a lot of fancy ingredients to put a flavorful meal on the table. Make dinner easy with short grocery lists and basic preparations.
Job Hunting Tips for the Recently Fired (and Some for the Rest of Us, Too)
Job hunting is hard, but for those who have been fired, it's a real struggle. Here's how to put the past behind and move on with a new gig.
11 Ways to Learn Something New Every Day
Duh, learning something new makes you smarter— and it's fun. Start taking advantage of some great free learning resources today!
10 Popular Life Hacks That Don't Actually Work
Everybody loves a good labor-saving, clever shortcut, right? Unless it's one of these clever shortcuts that wind up costing you more time or money — or both!
8 Important Reasons to Always Call In Sick When You're Sick
Don't try to power through a cold or the flu. Listen to your body and stay in bed — you and the rest of us will feel better for it.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
Eat Better and Save Money With These Easy Two-Night Meals
Not up to meal planning for a whole week? Meal plan for two days with these first night dinners that offer plenty of delicious next night options.
Love Your Geek: 10 Romantic Gifts for Under $25
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You Can Get Coupons for Healthy Foods Too — Here's Where
Traditionally, coupons for processed foods were easy to find, but not for healthy, natural foods. That's changing — here's where to find them.
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss
Everyone should be able to have open conversations with their boss, but there are some things you should just never say.
7 Reasons You Should Always Buy Girl Scout Cookies
When Girl Scout cookie season rolls around, it's hard to justify consuming all those calories. But we've found a way to do just that!
Best Money Tips: Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé
Today we found articles on money lessons we can learn from Beyoncé, tips for solo travel, and how to get the most out of your doctor appointments.
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
Beware These Sneaky Fees on Discount Airfare
Discount airlines promise to get you where you're going on a dime. Are they really such a deal?
7 Habits That Are Quietly Making You Fat (and Have Nothing to Do With Eating)
Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!
12 Tricks That Make You Look Skinnier (Without Being Skinnier)
Look your best even when you aren't feeling your best with a few clever shape-shifting tricks.
The 5 Craziest Career Shift Success Stories
Get inspired to make your big career move by the stories of these risky — and ultimately successful — leaps of faith to new working lives.