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9 Unexpected First Jobs of the Wealthy and Famous

The next time you read about a famous celebrity or business tycoon, remember that their glamorous career wasn't always that way.

Beware of These 5 Signs You're Becoming Less Frugal

Choosing steak instead of chicken? It's easy to let go of our frugal convictions when we have a few extra dollars. Watch out for the signs!

The 5 Best Beach Umbrellas

Catching shade at the beach when the sun's out isn't easy, but it can be. Just bring any of these beach umbrellas with you and you'll be able to hide from those rays.

Growing Smart: Best Bet Strategies to Expand Your Business

Business growth strategies range from the cheap, easy and safe to the expensive, hard and risky — with plenty of room in between. Here's a summary of growth strategies fro

5 Office Decorations Your Co-Workers Hate

Go ahead and dress up your workspace with classy and appropriate knick-knacks and decor. Just remember to keep it "classy and appropriate."

Resolving Tax Issues with the IRS: 5 Outcomes You Can Expect

If you move quickly on a tax dispute, you can typically reach one of these five outcomes.

7 All Natural Home Remedies for Colds

Don't fill your medicine cabinet with pricey cold remedies containing dubious ingredients. Feel better naturally with these homemade elixirs.

Welcome Janet Al-Saad, Wise Bread's New Senior Editor

Wise Bread is growing, and we're expanding our team to help bring our message of financial wisdom to an even larger audience. Help us welcome our new Senior Editor, Janet Al-Saad.

Creating Productive Workspaces

Want to get more work done? Change the place where you're working.

Best Money Tips: Deadly Credit Card Sins

Today we found some great articles on credit card sins, how to make an unbeatable resume, and tips for debt management.

Less or Cheaper?

It's always worth investigating cheap alternatives, but if you really want to enjoy something, sometimes it's better to just use less of your first choice.

10 Artists Who Became Art Entrepreneurs

Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. These ten entrepreneurs used that formula to turn creative expression into sustainable small businesses.

7 Essential Small Business Tools to Save Money, Time, and Space

Businesses nowadays can function without a ton of storage space for supplies and paper records. Use these tools to save money, time, and space for your small business.

How to Write a Sales Pitch That Sells

Copy a few tricks from a copywriter and create compelling copy -- and compelling sales.

7 Reasons to Rethink Free Online Tools

Free online business tools can make a lot of sense for a cash strapped startup. Just make sure those tools are worth the price you paid for them.

7 DIY Kitchen Skills That Will Save You Money

You can buy chicken already cut up, but you can do it yourself for way less money. Learn that and six other easy, money-saving kitchen skills.

Best Money Tips: 10 Must-Have Products for Financial Security

Today we found some great articles on the products you must have to be financial secure, germ magnets you should clean this spring, and things you need to know to survive life.

Best Money Tips: Ways Families Can Save Money

Today we found some awesome articles on ways families can save money, holiday shopping mistakes, and tips to save like a pro at the grocery store.

6 Times When It's Okay to Drop Insurance

Are you paying too much for peace of mind? In some cases, it might make sense to reduce your insurance coverage — or drop it altogether.

4 Ways to Inject Cash into Your Business

Banks and other outside investors aren't the only sources of additional cash to grow your business.