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The 6 Personal Finance Rules Everyone Must Follow

The Internet is awash in free financial advice. This short list of basics will put you on firm financial ground today and on the way to a wealthier tomorrow.

50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself Right Now

We all feel down sometimes. Break out of that rut with these 50 strategies for feeling better fast!

The 10 Coolest Things That Come in a Can

Canned corn, ho-hum. But canned Unicorn? Yep, there's that and lots more hiding in the humble can these days.

Best Money Tip: 41 Financial Calculators for Major Life Decisions

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. If you've ever wanted to make a million bucks from eating lunch, learn how to raise a $221,000 baby, or cook over 4 dozen differ

This Thing You Use Every Day Is Ruining Your Productivity — and It's Not Facebook

Feeling unproductive at work? Discover what the biggest time-suck is — and how to fix it.

Job Hunting Tips for the Recently Fired (and Some for the Rest of Us, Too)

Job hunting is hard, but for those who have been fired, it's a real struggle. Here's how to put the past behind and move on with a new gig.

Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters

Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.

Best Money Tips: Save Money at the Gas Pump

Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at the pump, plugging your financial leaks, and conversation starters that make mingling fun.

Flashback Friday: 34 Ways Fitness Can Improve Your Finances

Your sweat sessions can do more than just get you in shape — they can teach you how to manage your money, too!

5 Reasons Not to Apply for a Loan Modification in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.

How to Prepare for a Home Purchase in 2010

The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: What the iPad Is and Is Not

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we go over what you can expect with a new Apple iPad, how to use up the leftover juice from your canned fruit, and

5 Things No One Is Telling You About Success

If success is so easy, why do we keep reading success advice on the Internet? Here's the REAL success advice you should be reading.

Is the Corporate Career Track Right for You?

A good job with a big company is the dream of many recent grads. Before you find your spot in the cubicle farm, consider some pros and cons.

How to Give Your Finances a Year-End Review

As the New Year begins, take a look back at how your money did last year and start planning for more financial progress this year.

Are You Being Had? Learn From 5 Crazy Ponzi Schemes

Amazingly, these schemes were all real. Thankfully, they also all offer real lessons on how to avoid losing your shirt.

These 5 Apps Can Fix Your Finances

Tracking expenses is the first step toward wise money management. These apps help you monitor spending — and much more.

The 5 Best Carry-On Luggage

Spare yourself from an extra long wait in line and skip straight to your flight gate with these five handy carry-ons.

Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Spend Less on Food

Today we found articles on ways to spend less on food, ways to get free alcohol on a plane, and ways to save money on a wedding by shopping at a warehouse club.

Best Money Tips: Make Your Own Rain Barrel

Today, we give you step-by-step instructions to make your own rain barrel, budget-friendly ways to occupy your kids, and a quick guide to McDonald's Monopoly game!