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4 Reasons Millenials Should Invest in a Home

Media may paint Millennials as anti-homeowners, but the numbers say otherwise. Millennials are snapping up homes for good reason. Here's why.

The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less

Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be

Follow These 5 Credit Card Rules When Traveling Abroad

Travel is fun, and if you budget and plan well, it's affordable. Just don't let bad credit card habits eat up all your hard won savings.

10 Things You're Paying Too Much for When You Travel (and How to Pay Less)

With all the hassles of travel, it's easy to get nickel and dimed. Look for these common overcharges and learn how to get the same service for less.

5 Quick Fixes to Salvage a Good Meal

We all can make mistakes in the kitchen. Instead of throwing out what we think we have ruined, there are some handy tips that are so easy to do and can save an entire meal from the

3 Ways to Ban Spam and Stop Junk

Junk mail kills trees; Spam and unsolicited phone calls kill your day. Here's the best way to get rid of all three!

9 Things You Must Do If You're Traveling With Kids

Summer vacation season is almost here! Make your next family excursion and more relaxing and fun with these no-stress travel tips.

Learn to Invest in 2010: 4 Steps to Educating Yourself

Interested in learning to invest this year but not sure how to accomplish that? By following 4 steps, you can take your knowledge to the next level (and the next, and the next) and

25 Exciting New Potato Recipes You Must Try

Few foods are as frugal as the potato — and few are as versatile and delicious, either. Try these wonderful ways to prepare the humble spud.

5 After the Holidays Moves Your Credit Score Will Thank You For

If the holidays put a hurting on your budget, there's no need to panic. These post-December moves will keep your credit in tip-top shape.

10 Body Language Mistakes That Can Sabotage Any Social Interaction

Sit up straight and take a look at these common body language mistakes — you just may be blowing it without even knowing it.

The 5 Best Wireless Hair Clippers

Finding the right hair clipper for you isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these wireless hair clippers and your cut will always look fresh and clean.

How to Examine Your Healthcare Plan and Save

I’ve been examining healthcare plans for a couple of decades. I’ve been covered under employer-based plans and private individual plans. As a result, I've learned mu

Think the Housing Bubble Was Bad? Check Out These Other Crazy Investment Bubbles

In the 1600s, tulip trading nearly ruined Holland. Yup — tulips.

Best Superstore and Wholesale Club Credit Cards

Save at superstores and wholesale clubs with these store credit cards.

Best Money Tips: Easy Apple Muffins

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you a simple recipe for apple pie muffins, 20 things that are cheaper to buy than fix, and how to avoid common inves

Organize 8 Key Areas of Your Life With These 17 Smart Apps

Stop looking at Facebook and use your phone to become more productive. Yes, that's right — time to get some work done!

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?

Rethinking the 529 College Savings Plan Strategy

Since the 529 college savings plan offers both an investment and a tuition option, there's good reason to do both!

12 Things You Need to Stop Doing Today to Be a Better Friend

What do we value most in life? Family and friends. Keep and strengthen those precious bonds by avoiding these common relationship-busters.