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Johnny Says: Read This Post and Get Riyyyyyyyyyyatch

The sad truth is everybody is not going to get rich. This is why picking up the books and CDS of your favorite finance guru(s) seems like you're doing the work at getting your hous

The Economic Stimulus Bill: Will The Heavy Debt Be Worth It?

The economic stimulus bill has been hotly debated, not just in Congress but also on Main Street. Now that we know what will be getting funding from this package, many are wondering

Philip Brewer's fiction

This post won't go up on the front page at Wise Bread; only people who subscribe to my posts via the RSS feed or email should see it. Even for you guys, I'll keep it short, becaus

Are you a telecommuter paying commuter rates for auto insurance?

A couple of things to ask your insurance agent that might save you a good deal off of your car insurance.

10 Healthy Ways to Have Ice Cream for Breakfast

Yes, you can eat ice cream for breakfast, and not feel guilty!

Best Money Tips: Are Joint Bank Accounts a Good Idea?

Today we found some stellar articles on if joint bank accounts are a good idea, winter travel deals, and stocks for 2014.

10 Things to Leave Behind During Your Midsummer Trip

Before you head off on that midsummer getaway, make sure to leave these things behind. You won't need them.

13 Things IT People Wish You Knew About Computers

We asked IT pros for some simple tips to take some of the mystery and frustration out of computer problems.

Survive The Bear Market: 10 Steps To Ride The Downturn

The stock market has experienced an unbelievable slump from a high of around 14,000 in the Dow Jones index sometime in 2007 all the way down to 8,000 last I checked. So as an inves

Best Money Tips: Organize These Areas to Save Money

Today we found articles on areas to organize if you want to save money, how to speed up a sluggish day, and state fairs with free attractions that the whole family can enjoy.

10 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Job

Bored? Burnt out? Begging for the workday to be over? Help is here! Follow these suggestions to rekindle the romance with your work.

12 Tricks to Make Groceries Last Longer

It's no use buying tasty, inexpensive food if it goes bad before you eat it. Follow these tips to keep all that grocery goodness fresh.

Build a Better Budget in 5 Minutes Flat

Creating a basic budget truly is simple and easy, and so is maintaining it afterward. What are you waiting for? Take five minutes and start budgeting!

Spend or Save: The Fashion Edition

Shopping for clothes doesn't have to be painful: not to your wallet, not to you schedule, and (most importantly) not to your poor, aching brain.

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.

I Won't Eat or Spend While Standing Up

When we make big purchases or large financial commitments -- a car, a home, college tuition -- at some point in that process, we actually have to sit down. Why don't do we do that

How to Make Your Fortune: Become Your Own Hero

Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.

How to Make Your Sluggish Workday Go (a Lot) Faster

When's it gonna be done o'clock already? Make the long workday hours go a lot faster with some shortcuts, treats, and fun ways to be productive.

The 5 Best Bluetooth Headsets

If you spend a lot of time on your phone, a bluetooth headset is a must-have tool. Here are our picks for the five best.

The Five-Day Freeze: Batch Cooking for the Rest of Us

Here are my tips on batch cooking for those who work a full-time job, have tiny ones underfoot, or just generally hate cooking for days at a time.