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What Helped You Become Financially Aware?

Our histories shape who we are, including how we manage money. What early experiences helped you become the financial person you are today?

Stretching Meals for Unexpected Guests

I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha

Ask the Readers: Are You Filing Your Own Taxes This Year?

Tell us if you're filing your own taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

8 Reasons the Easter Bunny Should Give Money Instead of Candy

While you're letting your kids gorge on candy, consider weaving in these lessons in personal finance.

Can a Kindle Save You Money? Oprah's Coupon Code Makes It Easier

For awhile I have been pondering whether Amazon's Kindle reading device can really pay for itself. But something happened today that got me off the fence: Oprah shared a coupon cod

Best Money Tips: 7 Phases to Retirement

Today we found some great articles on phases to retirement, productivity tips for freelancers, and stress-free frugality.

Are we too clean for our own good?

Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy

4 “Secret” Ingredients for More Delicious Dishes

Check out these four uniquely affordable ingredients that can covertly jazz up your dishes for mere pennies!

Google Yourself Challenge: How Much Can People Learn About You Online?

What can stalkers and crooks learn about you online? Find out before it's too late.

Europe on the Cheap: Take the Train

When it comes to traveling through Europe, there's a lot to be said for taking the train. With just a little planning, you can see five or six countries in just a week — and for a

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

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The Debt Trap: Factors That Have Led Us To Our Debt

We're a nation of borrowers. This reality is quite well illustrated by the personal stories and profiles covered by various media publications on the subject of consumer debt. Rec

The First Time Home Buyer Credit: How Big of a Deal Is It?

The first-time home buyer's credit has been hailed as one of the main drivers of the real estate market, but how big of a deal is it really?

Please Join Wise Bread at SXSW 2010!

Wise Bread is hosting a SXSW session on Blogger Credibility and you're all invited. You'll see plenty of bloggers you know (Adam Baker, Thursday Bram, GeekMommy, Wise Bread founder

15 Money-Saving Tips Every Parent Should Know

Parents today will spend almost a quarter of a million dollars raising a child to age 18. Trim that cost with these easy money savers.

6 Ways Angie’s List Saves You Money

Right now you can get an Angie's List membership for as low as $4.79/year. But first you probably want to know if it's worth the cost.

6 Back to School Essentials for High Schoolers

We’ve got an eye for the newest and best tech on the market for teenagers, and our recent guide at My Life Scoop features six amazing products and services for their class

6 Things That Seem Like Splurges But Are Actually Savvy Buys

Sometimes spending more for "wasteful" products or services turns out to be the best value — in dollars and sense.

InvisibleHand Review: Effortless Savings

Currently in beta-test, the browser plug-in InvisibleHand helps you find the lowest price when you shop online.

Ask the Readers: Could You Learn More about Frugality? (Chance to Win!)

Are you a know-it-all? Or do you feel that you still have something to learn about frugality? Share your thoughts for a chance to win!