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Best Money Tips: Hot and Humid

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition has tips for a better lawn, backpacking prep, productivity for everything, and more.

The 6 Worst Resolutions Most of Us Will Make for 2014

You'll probably be making one (or more) of these terrible — and common — New Year Resolutions. Here's how to make them stick.

Telling My Daughter the Truth about Her New 'Friend,' The Salesclerk!

At the risk of hurting my baby's feelings, I had to tell her that the cool teenager in the 'tween-age clothing store was not really a friend. The 16-year-old salesclerk --so cute,

Best Money Tips: How to Get Free Shipping Every Time You Shop

Today we found articles on ways to get free shipping, the one simple product you need to clean a burned pan, and the rules to loaning money to family.

6 Savvy Strategies to Ward Away College Hunger and Avoid Overspending

Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was

Best Money Tips: What If I Can't Afford to Make My Mortgage Payment?

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you some options for when the mortgage money just isn't there, 24 ways to pull together some cash when you're job

Paying for Packaging: It's Time to Stop

Any item with a lot of packaging always costs more than its counterpart without. And there's additional value in reducing the packaging we buy than simple costs.

Beware the Small Print of High Interest Savings Accounts

How many times have you seen ads for savings accounts that have touted superb interest rates? And how many times have you looked into the offer only to discover that it isn’t quit

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/4, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win Prizes!

Topic: Getting Your Financial Life Together! Join our conversation with Erin Lowry for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #GYFLT to participate.

Meet Kelly Whalen, Our New Community Manager

Come say hi to Kelly as she introduces her family, our new community team, and our simpler design.

10 Types of Bargains You Should Skip

It's easy to be drawn in by BOGO's siren song — sometimes with actual sirens! But check the fine print and the math to make sure the deal is real.

How to Make Your Bathroom Look Awesome for Under $100

You can freshen up the look of your WC without doing a complete tear out and reno. Get inspired with these thrifty and fun ideas.

Résumé Quirks to Embrace and Avoid

To gain deeper insight into a candidate's capabilities, try these techniques for evaluating candidates with just a few résumé and work-related quirks.

10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters

Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.

Best Money Tips: Avoid Pesky Baggage Fees

Today we found some awesome articles on avoiding pesky baggage fees, looking good on a budget, and surviving wedding season without going broke.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/19, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $100 in Prizes!

Topic: Saving for College! Join our conversation with Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #RCEChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: Saving Tips For New Parents

Today we found some great articles on saving tips for new parents, what to ask your job interviewer, and how to choose a college.

Best Money Tips: Tips For A Frugal Wedding

Today we found some awesome articles on frugal wedding tips, finance advice for forgetful people, and tips to be a better employee.

10 Airline Perks From Yesteryear That Seem Unbelievable Today

Flying wasn't always such a hassle. Reminisce about these unbelievable, long-gone perks from the good old days of air travel.

10 Tricks You Should Learn From Great Hagglers

Haggling can save you some decent cash, but what if you hate to ask? Buck up and learn how to get the price that's right for you — and your budget.