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The Only 3 Budgeting Apps You Need to Know About

Getting control of your money is a lot easier with a budget, and these budgeting apps make the process super simple.

7 Bizarre Ways to Stay on Budget (That Actually Work)

Good for you if you've made a budget! If you're struggling to stick to it, try one of these offbeat motivators and get back on track.

Book Review: Complicit - How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable

This week a government committee is investigating the cause of the financial crisis by interrogating bank titans what exactly went wrong. Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made th

10 No-Stress Ways to Do More in Less Time

Getting more done doesn't necessarily mean working more. Follow these tips to get more done in less time — and feel great.

Ruthless Frugality

Put some thought into where really cheap stuff comes from.

Best Money Tips: Things That Are Raising Your Energy Bill

Today we found some fantastic articles on things that are raising your energy bill, updating your kitchen on a budget, and vehicles with the longest lifespan.

Your Money Worries Are Holding You Back — Here's What to Do

The "ostrich strategy" is no way to plan for the future. When it comes to your money phobias, pull your head out of the sand and take control.

Best Money Tips: Accomplish Your Goals Faster

Today we found some stellar articles on accomplishing your goals faster, following up after a job interview, and whether or not you are spending too much money on food.

Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Practice Yoga on the Cheap

Today we found articles on easy ways to practice yoga on the cheap, awesome DIY stocking stuffers, and the best and worst foods for an empty stomach.

Best Money Tips: How I Built a Solar Panel for $100

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share tips for building a solar panel for under a hundred bucks, ways to save money on your nylon purchases, and uniqu

9 Great Cities for Job Seekers

Looking for a job? Move to one of these awesome cities that have low unemployment and lots of other great perks.

Surprise! There's a Gender Gap in Mortgages, Too

The gender wage gap may have the spotlight, but there seems to be bias in home loans, too. Find out how to fight it

7 Decisions That Seem OK Now, but Might Ruin Your Finances Later

"It seemed like a good idea at the time," is not something you want to tell yourself about a money decision. Beware of these money traps!

You Can't Make It as a One-Car Family: Now What?

Being a one-car family is great for trimming the budget, but let's be real — it's not always easy. Here's how to afford that second set of wheels.

Book Review: The Little Book of Big Dividends

Did you know that from 1926 to the present, dividends have accounted for 43 percent of the total return of the S&P 500 index? The Little Book of Big Dividends by Charles B Carlson,

Best Money Tips: The Perfect Pie Crust

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you expert tips for making the "perfect" DIY pie crust, how to know if you need gap insurance, and whether a

5 Scary Thoughts Everyone Has During a Job Interview

Despite our best efforts at confidence, sometimes those second-guesses creep in. Learn to deal with those thoughts — and win the interview.

Best Money Tips: How to Deal With Unexpected Holiday Expenses

Today we found articles on ways to deal with unexpected holiday expenses, a hack for wrapping really large gifts, and tips for reducing your water bill.

10 Financial Decisions You Can't Keep Putting Off

Personal finance is hard. You can make it easier by making a few key decisions now. Stop waiting, and start deciding!

5 Frugal Destinations You Should Travel to Now

Stretch your travel budget and your horizons by visiting one of these trend-setting travel destinations — before the crowds arrive.