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An Introduction to High Yield Reward Checking Accounts

Here is a quick introduction to reward checking accounts and how you can take advantage of these high yielding accounts.

Drink Your Tea: Types, Health Benefits, and How to Brew a Perfect Cup

Broaden your tea horizons with this introduction to tea fundamentals, including the health benefits of the different types of teas.

Should You Pay Your Student Loans With Credit Cards?

You can use a credit card to pay for just about everything — even other loan payments. But there's a catch.

When Should You Fire Your Real Estate Agent?

Lately several couples I know have been trying to purchase real estate, and it seems that none of them are too happy with their real estate agents. Some of them have been working w

This Is How You Downsize Your Home and Start Living a Better Life

Enjoy the benefits of a smaller home without missing your old square footage with these easy planning and organization tips.

Best Money Tips: Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive U.S. Cities

Today we found articles on cheaper alternatives to expensive U.S. cities, misleading health “facts,” and easy ways to get extra cash in half an hour.

Ask the Readers: Do You Do Black Friday?

I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 A

Find Your Passion

Some people really don't know what they want to do. Here on some ideas on finding out.

Best Money Tips: Cleaning Tips That Can Save You Money

Today we found some great articles on cleaning tips that will save you money, awesome ways to give, and finding small appliances for cheap.

Best Money Tips: Financial Mistakes That Will Haunt You Forever

Today we found articles on financial decisions that will haunt you forever, sneaky ways to save hundreds when you sell your car, and how to make money on YouTube.

The Simple Holiday Budget Anyone Can Follow

'Tis the season for holiday spending. Despite all the red and green, this holiday budget will keep you in the black.

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: 5 Ways to Reduce How Much You Need to Retire by $300,000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we look at how you can reduce your necessary retirement bill by $300,000, 12 tips for being the best thrift store s

6 Surprising Reasons You Still Need a Travel Agent

Can booking travel with an agent rather than online really be considered frugal? Absolutely! Learn how a travel agent can help you.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Care For Your Pet Affordably?

We've been talking about pets quite a bit here on Wise Bread: what to feed them, how to treat them affordably, their health and their well-being. We all love our pets, and sometim

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Purchases During the Holidays

Today we found articles on purchases to avoid during the holidays, creative Starbucks drinks that only cost $3, and how to talk to your aging parents about money.

6 Tax Moves You Need to Make Right Now

Think about taxes? Now? Absolutely! The tax moves you make today can pay off big next year — and long after.

How to Protect Yourself From an Investment Scam

That guy in an Internet chatroom with a hot stock tip probably isn't really a Wall Street insider with time to spare. Just saying.

Homebrewed Beer: The Results

Home-brewing can lead to better tasting and cheaper beer. What's not to like?

Financial IQ Test: Do You Have the Best Auto Insurance Coverage for Your Needs?

How well do you know your auto insurance coverage? Take this Financial IQ Test to see if you're getting the most bang for your insurance buck.

How to Improve Your Credit Score

By following a few simple steps you can improve your financial situation and credit score.