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9 Cheapest Dates That Don't Seem So Cheap

Dinner and a movie is piricey (and also kind of played). Get creative for a romantic night out that's affordable, fun, and feels expensive!

4 Ways to Get Toned With as Little Effort as Humanly Possible

You really don't have to spend hours at the gym to get fit and toned. Learn to focus your effort and get real results.

Best Money Tips: Secrets to Save Money on Gas

Today we found some amazing articles on secrets to save money on gas, things you'll be proud of doing, and things you are likely paying too much for.

Best Money Tips: The Enemies of Productivity

Today we found some terrific articles about the enemies of productivity, smart ways to stick to habits, and saving up for big purchases.

To Payroll or Not: Hiring Contract vs. Salary Employees

You have some projects coming down the pipe that you need additional staff for. What do you do: offer your potential new team player an independent contract or full-time salary

When Is Lunch Deductible?

There are many situations in which your lunch isn't deductible, even if you're eating it at your desk. Knowing the difference can make a big difference in your tax burden.

6 Little Stressors You Can Easily Eliminate Today

Lots of little annoyances can add up to serious stress. Cut out those small sources of stress to fret less and enjoy life more.

How to Overcome These 5 Worst Homeownership Fears

It's time to face your fears. Don't let these big baddies of homeownership scare you away from the home of your dreams.

Doing Due Diligence on Contractors: Where to Start

A good contractor can make all the difference in the world. Unfortunately, so can a bad one. You need to choose your contractor with due diligence.

Love Accessories? Surprise Yourself With a Wantable Box

Wantable tailors their subscription boxes to your style preferences, but is the personalization worth $40? Open an accessories box with this Wise Bread writer and find out!

Best Money Tips: Save Money While You Sleep

Today we found some great articles on saving money while you sleep, strategies to pay for college, and how to afford gourmet food every day.

31 Small Business Tax Deductions

Not deducting all of the expenses that you are allowed leaves money on table. Use the following checklist of rules to reduce your taxable income as much as legally possible.

Why Germans Have Longer Vacation Times and More Productivity

Self-sacrifice has almost always gone hand-in-hand with American entrepreneurship and small businesses. Yet Europeans have always seemed to have taken a different route when it com

How Millennial Investors Can Get Past the Great Recession

The Great Recession spooked many millennials. How can they overcome their financial fears and begin investing?

The 5 Best Folding Chairs

Getting cozy in the great outdoors isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these folding chairs and you can relax without getting dirty.

8 Invitations to an IRS Tax Audit

Don't let your tax return send up a red flag to the IRS; avoid these common reasons for an audit.

How to Create an Armageddon-Proof Computer Backup System

Forgive me if I repeat myself, but when it comes to insuring that your business's important files are safe, redundancy is key.

Recession Survivor: Would You Eat Bugs and Roadkill to Cut the Grocery Bill?

It's not a reality show gimmick. Two dudes are in the news for money-saving menus that include badgers found along the side of the highway and grasshopper patties.

5 Ways to Raise Your Rates and Keep Your Clients

Every service provider dreams of higher rates. Unfortunately, asking for higher rates is every service provider's nightmare.

Best Money Tips: How to Spend Money on Fun

Today we found some great articles on how to spend money on fun, finding freelance work, and seven attributes that matter.