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Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
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Should You Pay Your Kids For Good Grades?
Have you ever considered rewarding your kids' good grades with money? Or is that a terrible idea? Let's discuss.
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
Cheap and Romantic Ideas for Valentine's Day (And Any Other Day of the Year)
I have always loathed Valentine's day because everywhere I went I would see gaudy pink and red balloons and roses and men who are literally suckered into buying the useless thi
The 5 Best Cozy Home Essentials
If you look around your living room or bedroom and don't immediately want to take a nap, something's missing.
The 5 Best Stay-At-Home Skincare Essentials
If you've been missing your regular facials, or you're just looking to switch up your skincare routine, these items will give your skin a fresh glow without breaking your budget.
10 Safest Cities in America from Natural Disasters
Devastating natural disasters seem to abound lately, but here is a list of 10 US cities where you can feel safe.
Beat the heat with cool summer meals
Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit to
The 5 Best Products for Dry Skin
If you're looking for a new product to hydrate your skin, look no further than these five!
15 Easy Dinner Party Dishes You Can Make in Advance
Make hosting a dinner party a lot less stressful — and a lot more fun — with with these easy, make-ahead dishes.
How to Rebuild Your Credit in 8 Simple Steps
Bad credit will cost you more for insurance and loans, and may close some opportunities altogether. Learn how to rebuild a poor credit rating to an excellent one.
How to Make Better Financial Decisions
Focusing all your efforts into reaching one financial goal is a fairly straightforward process. But what about when you have more than one financial goal? This guide will help.
HP Giving Away $500 to a Lucky Wise Bread Reader
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No Signal? 6 Ways to Boost Your Cell Phone Reception
I have been researching and testing methods to boost my phone in case of emergencies. Here are the five methods that worked, with varying success, for me.
The 5 Best Eye Shadow Palettes
Here are some excellent eye shadow palettes that offer a wide range of shades and won't break your budget.
Feeling Stuck? 100 Ways to Change Your Life
In 20 minutes, you too can change your life in 100 different ways. Check it out!
The 5 Best Sheet Masks
If you're new to the sheet mask scene, or are looking for a new one to try, these five are excellent picks that won't break your budget.
7 Easy Lunch Ideas for Work
Don't be intimidated by brown-bagging it — having a fast, tasty work lunch can be easy and inexpensive. Just follow these tips.
Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
10 Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home
You don't need to empty your wallet at the spa to enjoy facials, manicures, and more. Discover 10 luxurious treatments you can do on your own.