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Customer Service Mistakes You’ll Never Recover From

Gaining customers is hard work. Make sure you aren't losing them through preventable customer service blunders.

How To Switch Business Gears Without Losing Customers

In business, as in life, change is inevitable. Here's how to help your customers grow accustomed to the new you.

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8 Ways to a Healthier Workday

Long hours in the office chair can lead to serious health risks. Take these steps to prevent your workday from harming you in body and soul.

7 Unexpected Costs That Could Ruin Your Wedding Budget

The biggest day of your life can also be the most expensive. Start your marriage on the right financial foot by minding these runaway costs.

Best Money Tips: Creative Travel Tips You Haven't Thought Of

Today we found some great articles on creative travel tips you probably haven't thought of, how to host a big party on a small budget, and natural solutions to stay bug-free.

4 Reasons Why You're Too Old — Or Too Young — For a Mortgage Loan

Lenders can't use your age as a factor when deciding to give you a loan, but that doesn't mean age doesn't matter. Here's why.

Your Bank Took Away Free Checking. Now What?

Has your bank started charging you for simply having a checking account? Here's what to do.

Youth and Money: Finding the Frugal Balance

People who are living on their own for the first time have some of the smallest budgets — and biggest plans. Here's how to enjoy your money now AND later.

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$6500 repair bill to remove a stone from a moon roof

How many times have you felt like someone was ripping you off? Hopefully, you can trust your gut instincts, just like the guy in this video below. You can watch the full 7 minutes for yourself, but the basic story is this. [more]

What was your best purchase in the past year?

This week, Wise Bread writers share our favorite purchases from the past year. Being frugal isn't just about saving money--it's about spending wisely. Shopping isn't a sin, and fru

Only 7 days left to vote for the new 7 wonders

In case you haven't heard, and chances are that you have, there are only 7 days left to vote for the NEW 7 wonders of the world. The competition allows people from across the world

Best Money Tips: Negotiating the Raise You Deserve

Today we found some fantastic articles on negotiating the raise you deserve, getting kids outside in the summer, and free ways to make someone's day.

Avoiding grass-is-always-greener syndrome

For a worker down in the cube farm, it's easy to see the dysfunction of your own company, and to imagine that almost anyplace else would be better. The thing is, companies are all

Back to School: Saving on College Textbooks

Fancy meals. A weekend away. A new wardrobe. These are some of the things that can cost LESS than new college textbooks. Save with these tips.