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Book Review: The Trap

For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,

Best Money Tips: How to Apply for a Loan at a Peer to Peer Lender

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you how to apply for a loan at a peer-to-peer lending site, the six biggest investing mistakes, and how to set up

Term vs Whole Life Insurance: Here's How to Choose

You know you need life insurance. But the real question is, what kind?

7 Ways to Get Your Life Back Into Balance

Feeling off kilter? Out of whack? A step behind? Try these balancing tricks refocus on the things that really matter.

Secrets to World Travel (and Blogging About It)

There's a lot to know (or rather, to learn) about traveling the world and writing about it. These two books can help you get up and go.

10 Things That Improve Your Health in Your Home Office

Are you sick of work...or is work making you sick? Try some simple home office changes that can help you feel better — and be more productive.

8 Smart Money Moves to Make in the New Year

You've resolved to give your finances a boost this year — that's great! These money moves will help get you there.

Want to Keep Your Disposable Razor Blades Sharp? Use Your Arm

With these two tricks, you can keep one disposable razor blade sharp and ready-to-use for five months or more.

Best Money Tips: Mental Hacks for Working Out

Today we found articles on mental hacks for working out, grocery shopping tips for a zero waste home, and why you should buy winter tires now.

7 Tools and Gadgets Your Smartphone Can Replace

Clear the clutter and keep your smartphone, because with the right apps, it becomes a universal tool that makes your everyday life easier.

5 Common Money Moves That Can Get You Into Legal Trouble

That little white money lie might seem innocent enough, but watch out — you could get in big trouble.

10 Things You Should Do Now to Get Your Finances in Order for the Holidays

Get an early start on the holidays planning by fixing your finances. That way, you'll have one less resolution to make when the New Year arrives.

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Under $15

It’s that time again. Time to panic because you still have gifts to buy. Well, here are 10 last-minute ideas to help you spread cheer without getting an ulcer in the process.

9 Dumb Little Things You Need to Stop Saying Today

We all rely on little catch phrases and verbal shortcuts. Unfortunately, many are thoughtless or hurtful or just plain dumb. Stop saying them!

5 Things Other Grocery Stores Should Steal from Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's keeps me coming back by offering low-cost, healthy groceries — and if other grocery stores want to stay in business, they better do the same.

These 17 Companies Will Help You Repay Your Student Loan

Higher education comes at a cost. These companies get it, and they're helping employees pay down student debt one paycheck at a time.

5 Money Making Activities You Can Do Today

With these money making ideas, you just might be able to live comfortably ever after!

The Limits to Just Not Buying

Some expenses can't be eliminated, but several can be removed temporarily. Knowing when to start buying again can be as important as when to stop.

5 Costly Pitfalls of Hosting on Airbnb

Renting your space on Airbnb isn't always an easy money-maker. Watch out for these pitfalls and inconveniences of becoming an Airbnb host.

8 College Perks You Might Be Missing Out On

Take advantage of that student ID while you can, because it can help you save cash on all kinds of stuff.