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$8000 housing tax credit can now be turned into cash at closing according to FHA

As part of the Obama stimulus plan passed in January, first time home buyers in 2009 are entitled to a tax credit of up to $8000 that they do not have to repay. This tax credit was

47 Simple Ways To Waste Money

How are you doing with your money? Do you have everything under control, or are you spending a little more than you should? Well, if you'd like to blow even more of your money, thi

13 Money Goals You Can Still Reach by 2017

We may be more than halfway through 2016, but that doesn't mean your money goals for the year have been for naught!

6 Steps to Achieving All Your Goals

Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.

It's Time to Purchase Like It's 1999

For those who have a job, a healthy savings account and some optimism about the long-term, it doesn’t get any better than this. Opportunity in the form of lower prices doesn’t kno

7 Easy Ways to Automate Your Savings

One of the best ways to force yourself to save money is to make the act of saving automatic. Learn how you can do it with these seven easy techniques.

Talking to Your Spouse About Money

I have a guest post up on Get Rich Slowly about how to talk with your spouse about money. I had the privilege of interviewing financial counselor Lou Scatigna, aka The Financial Ph

8 Ways to Get Noticed During a Job Search

During a job search, the last thing you want to be is just another applicant. Use these suggestions to get creative and stand out from the crowd!

Cheapest Ways to Get Your Caffeine Fix

Get caffeine costs, measured out by the price per milligram. What gets you the most buzz for your buck.

Best Money Tips: The Wisdom of Yoda

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share financial wisdom from Yoda hi

The High Cost of Keeping Warm

Keeping your home warm this winter comes at a cost — a rather high one, if you're not careful.

How (and Why) to Make Good Pan Gravy

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to master the art of good brown gravy (sometimes called “pan gravy”) -- and why you’ll want to add it to a few meals here

10 Ways You Can Bend Time to Improve Your Life

Some moments in time are better than others. Learn how to savor the best times and manage the worst for greater happiness and satisfaction.

How to Get What You Want on Customer Service Calls

Learn 8 effective strategies for getting what you want on customer service calls. Communicate better, communicate smarter and get your problem solved!

Best Money Tips: Ways to Use Your Phone to Save at the Grocery Store

Today we found articles ways your phone can help you slash grocery costs, how afford an amazing trip in 2017, and date night ideas for busy parents.

The 5 Best Underwater Cameras

Don't fear your camera getting wet again. These five underwater cameras let you take stunning photos both above and below sea level.

11 Ways Freelancers and Telecommuters Can Make Friends and Network

Working from home has its perks, but let's face facts — it gets a bit lonesome.

How to Spring Clean Your Whole Life — One Step at a Time

Spring cleaning can seem overwhelming, but there is a way to organize your entire life, one step at a time.

Best Money Tips: Maintain the Value of Your Car

Today we found some great articles on maintaining the value of your car, things you should buy in bulk, and organizational tools.

Are You a Doormat? 17 Things Assertive People Never Say

There's nothing wrong with being easy-going, but if too many of these phrases are familiar, you may be selling yourself short. Start stepping up!