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What to Do If You're Hit With a Huge Medical Bill

If you're facing a large stack of medical bills with nowhere to turn, take a deep breath and fear not. You can pay off your medical debt without going broke.

8 Crazy Jobs You Didn't Know Existed

Did you know stuffing olives was an actual job, done by actual people? We didn't either.

Why It Pays to Be a Patient Shopper

When you want something, you want it now! But buying the first acceptable option that fits your budget could be costing you big bucks.

Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd

This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per

419 baiting – keeping online scammers running in circles

How many of you have received an email telling you that you’ve one a lottery that you never even entered? Or, that a rich widow wants help distributing millions of dollars to the p

Best Money Tips: Inexpensive, Short Vacations for Parents

Today we found some great articles on inexpensive, short vacations for parents, money rules of thumb to live by, and foods you should and shouldn't by organic.

Fitness Resolutions: How Much Will Your New Exercise Routine Cost?

If you're like many Americans, you made a resolution to get fit this year. Here's how much it'll cost with some popular workouts.

Mental Accounting: Why You Blow Your Tax Refund but Not Your Raise

Learn why we treat some money differently from other money — and how to get a better overall grip on your finances.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 3/14, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Frugal Birthday Bashes for Kids! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: Best Grocery Savings Apps

Today we found the best grocery savings apps, the top travel destinations for 2016, and affordable wellness habits you can start today.

Ask The Readers: How Do You Buy Books?

Tell us how you buy books and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The weird logic of economic growth

Ever notice that we have names for a period when the economy isn't growing (recession or depression), but there's no name for when it is growing?  If they call it anything,

Best Money Tips: Things You Should Buy at a Dollar Store

Today we found some great articles on things you should buy at a Dollar Store, de-stressing during the workday, and tweeting your way to a new gig.

ZipList Giving Away $600 to Lucky Wise Bread Readers!

To enter simply leave a comment telling us your favorite Thanksgiving budget dish or comfort food!

SaveUp Giving Away $1000 to Wise Bread Readers

To enter simply tell us what motivates you to save.

6 Best Jobs for Working Moms and Dads

Finding the right work-life balance as a parent isn't easy. These six jobs are wonderfully accommodating for working moms and dads.

Ask the Readers: What's the Best Gift to Give a College Graduate?

Tell us what you think the best gift to give a college graduate is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The many uses for empty plastic bottles

It's been a while since I did one of these video compilation posts, and the subject at hand is more than worthwhile. I thought I'd look around for innovative and inventive

Best Money Tips: How to Sell Stuff on Craigslist

Today we found some fantastic articles on how to sell stuff on Craigslist, ways to manage your money, and how teens can earn money for college.

6 Surprising Sources of Celeb Income

For A, B, and C List celebs, the money from performances and recordings is just the beginning of the revenue stream. Find out how else fame pays.