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Best Money Tips: Homemade Hot Chocolate

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a simple recipe for homemade hot cocoa, a cool way to fold old paperbacks, and 10 deviled egg recipes to die for

Underpaid? Here’s How to Fix It.

If you think you're underpaid, the folks at GetRaised are willing to bet $20 that they can help you get a raise within six months. Can it work?

Are You Tipping Wrong? This Is What You Should Be Leaving

Seems like every service counter we encounter includes a strategically placed tip jar. Find out who you should be tipping (and how much).

10 Great Gifts for Teachers

No more apples, mugs, or other unwanted gifts. This year, consider one of these 10 frugal winners, all suggested by teachers.

The Garden as Classroom

Our family garden produced more than just vegetables; it was a classroom for my brother and me, where we learned about everything from hard work to finances.

New Year, New Resume

Working as Cinderella in high school is memorable, but that doesn't mean it belongs on your resume. Follow these tips to get your resume ready for job hunting in 2011.

10 Hidden Costs That Hurt Your Wallet

From spend-happy friends to bad bulk buying and more, these sneaky costs and poor financial habits could be sucking the life out of your bank account.

6 Ways It Pays to Stay Single

Being in a relationship can actually cost you a pretty penny. Here's how it's cheaper to enjoy the single life.

6 Ways to Beat Sinus Pain at Work

The season for sinus pain is approaching. Sinusitis strikes everywhere, including at the office. Here are six tips for fighting sinusitis on the clock and saving those sick days.

Best Money Tips: Oprah Quotes That'll Make You a Better Person

Today we found some awesome articles on Oprah quotes that will make you a better person, saving money on food while traveling, and fall budgeting tips from all-star bloggers.

How to Avoid Getting Hired

Do you want a job? Are you sure? Because if you are doing any of these things, you won't get one.

The 5 Best Packing Cubes

Keeping your suitcase organized isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packing cubes and your travel items will always be in order.

10 Ways to Make Your Own Ice Cream (and Other Frozen Treats)

Buying an ice-cream maker is just one option for making delicious, homemade frozen treats. Discover 10 great ways to make ice cream, sorbet, and more.

6 Ways to Keep Your New Job Hunt Secret

You need a new job, but you don't want your current boss knowing that! Keep your search quiet and keep your job while you land a better one.

When Being Frugal Isn't the Solution

Simply living frugally doesn't always lead to financial greatness or happiness. Discover when it's better to bend the rules of frugality, and why.

Make 5 cheap ‘greeting cards’ that blow Hallmark away.

Before I share with you my 5 great ways to make outstanding greeting cards, I'd like to rant about the four issues I have with store-bought greeting cards, like those produced by H

Finally - the time-saving, money-saving, sanity-saving 4 in 1 price checker toolbar. Phew.

There's one problem I have with being a thrifty shopper. Well, one big problem anyway. And it's that I always feel like there could be a better bargain somewhere else. I get buyer's guilt that I've overpaid, even when I've saved 90%. [more]

Wedding Dresses for Under $200

Target is offering wedding dresses for under $200! Now, I've been griping lately about imported Chinese goods. These Isaac Mizrahi gowns are probably sewn in sweatshops in Asia, so mentioning them here isn't meant as a promotion per se. [more]

7 Credit Card Reward Tips Many People Don't Follow

Using a rewards credit card can net you lots of free stuff — if you're smart about it. Get the most value by following these suggestions.

Relax... It's Only $2

Feeling stressed out, my first instinct is to schedule a one hour massage and order take out from the Chinese place. After doing t