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6 Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests

Ewww, bugs! Send your unwelcome household guests packing with some simple, cheap, and eco-friendly pest solutions.

Your 401(k) is not an investment

Your 401(k) is not an investment. Neither is your IRA. Those are legal compartments for holding investments. [more]

Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst Baby Buys

Today we found some awesome articles on the best and worst baby buys, ways to budget your bucks, and saving money on your car insurance.

Best Money Tips: How to Stop Buying so Many "Wants"

Today we found some awesome articles on how to stop buying so many "wants," saving money and the planet, and correcting the wrong money lessons.

Should You Refinance Student Loans With a Balance Transfer Card?

Balance transfer cards promise 0% APR for a limited time, but that doesn't mean they are ideal for student loans.

This Is How Much a "Rent-to-Own" TV Really Costs

You know buying through "rent-to-own" is probably not a great deal. It's much, much worse than that.

15 Refreshing Ways to Use Mint

Mint is more than just delicious. Discover 15 great ways to use this herb, from refreshing your skin to controlling pests.

Keeping Your Money Safe: Highlights from Our Chat With Beverly Harzog

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Beverly Harzog on keeping your money safe!

15 Ways to Solve Your Problem

When you're facing a difficult situation, these 15 techniques — from going outside to remembering the Alamo — can help you find your solution.

The 16 Cardinal Rules of Loaning Money to Friends and Family

Actually, the simplest rule is "Don't." But if you must, here's what you do to make it as painless as possible.

Save on Car Rentals With These 10 Easy Hacks

Rental car expenses can eat a big chunk out of your vacation budget. Save more for the rest of the trip with some easy cost cutters.

Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture

Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.

6 Ways NOT to Spend Your Credit Card Rewards

Earning credit card rewards is a key benefit of buying with plastic. Just make sure you choose rewards that have all the value you earned!

HP Giving Away $500 to a Lucky Wise Bread Reader

To enter tell us your smartest investment. It can be anything! A degree, cooking lessons, hot stock, or a great pair of shoes.

Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Avoid Daily Money Traps

Today we found articles on easy ways to avoid daily money traps, how to keep your beach vacation within budget, and the worst fee you can possibly pay.

5 Essential Tools for Telecommuting

Working from home is great — especially if you have the right tools to make a seamless transition from office to house.

Why You Need Credit — and How to Build It From Scratch

Learn how to create a great credit score even if you don't have an extensive financial history.

8 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Get a Promotion

A promotion isn't an invitation to launch a spending spree. Make these smart, responsible money moves instead.

How to Cheaply Display Your Art

Do you have piles of art and no money to spend on frames? Framing is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to display your fabulous art collection without having to sell a kidney

The Curse of Momentum

The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it