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5 Things Tax Preparers Should Tell You
Knowing the right questions to ask can help you get better advice and bigger refunds.
Beat the Nirvana fallacy: why doing something is better than nothing
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The Lowdown on Data Accuracy in Your Credit Report
Your credit report is crucial to your finances. Learn easy and free ways to keep your report accurate.
12 Crucial Things Homebuyers Overlook at Open Houses
Know the difference between the things that matter and those that don't, when looking at an open house.
Getting Ahead At Work: Are You A Hammer Or A Swiss Army Knife?
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How to Find the Best Local Discounts for a Trip
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Dirty Little Secrets: Shocking Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day
There are germs WHERE? Find out where those microscopic baddies hide, and then follow your mother's advice and wash your hands!
Pianos cost too much? Get a synth!
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7 Ways to Boost Your Energy and Get More Done
If you're sleepy, sluggish, or feeling sapped, don't just sit there — try these tricks to get your energy back up.
The new normal economy
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5 Simple Ways to Fight Burnout
For most of us, we've got too many responsibilities to let burnout and disinterest sap our performance and productivity. So don't.
Will "forced frugality" last?
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
Why Rent-to-Own Is a Bad Idea
Rent-to-own may sound convenient, but buyer beware: The amount you'll overpay is rarely, if ever, worth it.
5 Times It's Okay to Delay Retirement Savings
We'll just about never tell you to put off retirement savings. But in these extreme and temporary instances, it might be okay.
Best Money Tips: Cash for Clunkers 2.0
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week’s assortment of treats comes to you with advice for junking your car, rocking your career, and brewing your own.
Elevate Your Kitchen Skills With These 5 Easy Cooking Techniques
OK, they're not as easy as "nuke-it for 30 seconds," but you'll love the results you get with these simple, and classic, cooking techniques.
Buying a Home Without the Money
This writer gives his reasons for buying a home now instead of waiting for a 20% down payment.
10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook
Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.