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Best Money Tips: Wall Street Rollercoaster

In this week's Best Money Tips roundup: the Dow keeps dropping, why now is the time to pay off your credit card, why complete and utter armageddon isn't going to happen, simplif

A Better Way to Rank America's Colleges

How should an American University be judged? By how well it serves the public good in three fundamental ways.

Get Your Home Cleaner Than a Pro Can — And Save Big

Save money on a cleaning service by using a little elbow grease of your own. Your home will sparkle — and it's a lot easier than you think!

Best Money Tips: Frugal Hacks for Your Home

Today we found some stellar articles on frugal hacks for your home, fairly splitting bills, and money questions to ask before getting married.

Make Guerrilla Job Hunting Work for You

Any job search can seem brutal and competitive. Here's how to stand out without going overboard.

17 Cheap Ways to Dress Up Your Garden

Give your outdoor living space a little low-cost love this summer. No trips to the home and garden store required.

7 Signs It's Time to Break Up With Your Credit Cards

When your credit card starts burning a hole in your pocket, it's time to re-think the convenience of carrying plastic.

12 Easy Ways to Wake Up Richer Tomorrow Than You Are Today

There are plenty of ways to make a quick buck, but none are easier — and more certain — than these. What are you waiting for?

The 5 Best LED Monitors

An extra monitor can make everything from work to looking at photos easier (and it's a great way to get more out of a laptop, too). Here are our picks for the best.

Fun and Frugal Ways to Enjoy Montreal

Montreal is a gorgeous city with plenty of history, outdoor activities, and culture. The best part? It can also be an incredibly affordable place to visit.

Time Is Money: Budget Them Both Out

We hear it all the time: Time is Money. But do we really treat our time with the same respect we treat our money? If we really do believe that time is valuable shouldn't we be budg

No Limit, No Interest: What’s the Deal with Charge Cards?

Charge cards, like their credit card cousins, allow cardholders to use plastic cards to make purchases and then pay at the end of a settlement period, typically on a monthly basis. [more]

Refurbished FAQ: Sound Strategies for Buying Refurbished Goods

Buying refurbished can save you cash...as long as your purchase isn't a dud. Here's what you must know before you venture into this bargain terrain.

Best Money Tips: Things to Get Done Before Year-End

Today we found some awesome articles on things to get done before year-end, bouncing back from a financial slip up, and financial New Year's resolutions.

8 Signs Your Retirement Is on Track

You've been pumping money into your retirement accounts, but how do you know if you're on the right track? If these signs ring true, you're doing just fine.

Mommy I'm Bored: 25 Frugal Ways to Beat Summer Boredom

My 9-year-old daughter does not start camp until later this month. This means I have to entertain her or endure a steady chorus of: Mommy, I'm Bored! Here's what we're doing to cu

10 Healthy, Easy Breakfasts for People on the Go

If you're too rushed to eat breakfast most mornings, don't fret! These healthy morning meals require almost no prep and are easy to eat on your way to work.

Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 by Black Friday

Today we found articles on ways to save $1,000 by Black Friday, over a hundred cleaning and organizing hacks, and tips to save money when you’re traveling by yourself.

8 Ways to Improve Your Career, Get Ahead, and Become Upwardly Mobile

Wanna get ahead? Wanting is just the beginning — these are the steps to take to actually start moving up.

Best Money Tips: The Most Shoplifted Items of 2009

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we'll share the most shoplifted items of 2009, tell you the final date you can order online and still get your stuff