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5 Common Productivity Tools That Are Really Distracting

From smartphones to energy drinks, learn what's really making you do less — and how to reclaim your productivity.

How to Buy a Desktop Computer

Shopping for a desktop computer is all about buying what's right for you.

10 Great Home-Based Side-Business Ideas

Launch your own home-based business doing the things you love. US News editor Kim Palmer shares 10 side ventures you can start today!

The end of a recession versus recovery

There's an organization that picks the "official" dates for the beginning and ending of recessions. It considers the recession as running from the top of the peak to the bottom of

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?

Here's What You Should Know About Bitcoin

Bitcoin — the online, electronic currency — has been in the news a lot lately, but it's still mysterious to most of us. Learn what it is and if it fits into your lifestyle.

7 Ways to Help Your Parents Save Money

Help your parents enjoy their golden years without spending a fortune yourself.

9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used

Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.

6 Smart Shopping Reminders That Will Save You Big

Before you reach for cash or card, take a moment to remind yourself of some truths about shopping. The money you'll save is your own!

The 5 Best Showerheads

A great showerhead can make your shower amazing and save you money. Here are our picks for the best.

You Trade-In Your Car…Why Not Your Home?

Here’s a question for you that has been bugging me for years; why can’t home-builders follow the auto dealer’s classic model of old for new, and let people trade-in their old homes

11 Things You Can Do on Your Lunch Break to Change Your Life

After you finish stuffing your face at your desk, instead of returning to work (or Facebook), spend a few minutes focused on improving you.

Stupid Tax Return Mistakes That Will Get You Audited

Even if you're using tax preparation software or a service, you may find yourself caught in an audit if you commit any of these costly mistakes.

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Organizing Mistakes

Today we found articles on organizing mistakes you should avoid, money-saving decorating hacks, and a trick to saving money on wants.

Save Enough on Meat to Buy a Chest Freezer

I ended my worries over where our beef comes from by investing in a quarter cow and a chest freezer. I considered the cost of the freezer as the cost of having the hormone-free, no

Student Loan Debt in Collections? Try These 5 Steps

The student loan default rate is rising. If you ever find yourself falling behind, here's how to catch up.

6 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Money Master

Inner peace isn't just for your health. Mindfulness and patience could be the key to unlocking good financial management.

This Is How You Stop Online Impulse Spending

Online retailers spend millions planning ways to get you to spend more on impulse buys. Take a few minutes to learn how to resist the urge.

Best Money Tips: Things You Should and Shouldn’t Buy at Walmart

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this article, we tell you what you should and shouldn’t buy at mega-retailer Walmart, how you can walk out of Vegas a bit les

You did WHAT with my SSN?

My bank thinks I should feel comfortable with one of their employees toting around a personal notebook containing my social security number. Should I?