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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the
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If time is money, and I sincerely believe it is, then these five remote control hacks will save you a little of both. Some are time savers, others money savers, and some do both.
Networking is important to a successful job search, but if you're guilty of any of these habits and gaffes, you're better off staying home to answer Craigslist ads.
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Most of us make them and few of us keep them — and there are good reasons why. Learn how to make your New Year's Resolutions stick.
Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the
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Your mattress can affect how you sleep — and how you sleep can affect almost everything else in your life. Rest easy with one of these great mattresses.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money With a Super Busy Schedule
Today we found articles on ways to save money when you have a very busy schedule, things you shouldn't do on social media, and a DIY dry carpet cleaner to freshen your rugs.
Will "forced frugality" last?
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
Why Rent-to-Own Is a Bad Idea
Rent-to-own may sound convenient, but buyer beware: The amount you'll overpay is rarely, if ever, worth it.
Managing Your Short-Term Money
It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold
The Three Interest Rates
I got a notice from one of my credit cards a bit ago, announcing that they were raising the interest rate. It's only of theoretical interest to me, of course--I use credit cards f
Why We're So Materialistic (Even Though We Know It's Dumb)
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The 5 Best Smart Scales
Weighing yourself is never fun, but you can make it painless with the right scale. Just use any of these smart scales and your weigh-ins will never suck.
6 Ways Gluttony Is Keeping You Poor
You may think gluttony only applies to food. Think again. Too much of anything can cost you.
5 Quick Remote Control Hacks to Save You Time and Money
If time is money, and I sincerely believe it is, then these five remote control hacks will save you a little of both. Some are time savers, others money savers, and some do both.
15 Bad Networking Habits That Will Kill Your Job Prospects
Networking is important to a successful job search, but if you're guilty of any of these habits and gaffes, you're better off staying home to answer Craigslist ads.