Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they
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Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.
If your Halloween shopping is more of a trick than a treat, it might be time to rein in the spending. How does your spend compare with your neighbors'?
Take one of these quick breaks from your stressful routine and have a little fun. You'll return refreshed, invigorated, and in a better mental place to get 'er done.
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Ask the Readers: Do You File Your Own Taxes?
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Affording Education
For Max, a new career means learning a whole new skill set. Find out how she's achieving it while keeping to her strict budget.
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10 Frugal and Delicious Meals to Make With Your Kids
Get your kids started early on healthy and frugal habits like cooking at home — and save yourself some effort at meal time. It's win-win, yum!
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Windows Phone 7 & XBox Live Gold Membership Giveaway From Wise Bread
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Retirement accounts and money to spend
Everybody knows that retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs offer great tax advantages (and once upon a time--and maybe again someday--a corporate match). But people who have p
A Frugal Resource: The Community College
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It's not often you hear a New Year's resolution that includes the words "eat more." But with these healthy foods, that's precisely what you should do.
The Different Types of Loans: A Primer
Do you know the basics of various loans? If not, then check out this loan primer.
6 Steps to Achieving All Your Goals
Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.
15 Reasons You Should Eat More Chocolate
Go ahead and reach for the chocolate. It's delicious, and even better, it's good for a better mind, a better body — and even better sex.
Are You Spending Too Much on Halloween This Year?
If your Halloween shopping is more of a trick than a treat, it might be time to rein in the spending. How does your spend compare with your neighbors'?
The 5 Best Selfie Sticks
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26 Quick Ways to Have Fun (No Matter Where You Are)
Take one of these quick breaks from your stressful routine and have a little fun. You'll return refreshed, invigorated, and in a better mental place to get 'er done.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: 50+ Cheap and Healthy Party Foods for the Super Bowl
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we share over 50 cheap and healthy party foods you can serve during the "Big Game," why bonds may not be the safe i
6 Ways Millennials Have Changed Money (So Far)
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5 Ways to Get More Legroom on Your Next Flight — for Free
As airline ticket prices have shrunk, so has the legroom. Use these tips to find more room for your feet (and your stuff) without paying extra.