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Want Financial Education in Schools? Follow the Example of One Kansas Teen

Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.

20 Great Lifehack Lists Everyone Should Read

From home-buying advice to finding free Wi-Fi, these 20 lists, with more than 200 great tips and tricks, are must reads.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 11/26

Today's deals include Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte, 50% off Men's Suits and Sports Coats, 63% off over 8,000 Movies and TV Shows, and more!

How will the new credit card rules affect consumers?

Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc

Best Money Tips: How to Survive an International Flight

Today we found articles on the secrets to surviving an international flight, back-to-school sales that everyone can enjoy, and quick and easy ways to lower your blood pressure.

5 Ways to Ease Into a Day Job After Freelancing

Going from the freelance life to a 9-to-5 doesn't need to be stressful. Here's how to ease right in.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in October 2012

Can't wait for Black Friday? Check out the best and worst things to buy in October!

5 Reasons to Fire Your Financial Adviser Soon

Many of Bernie Madoff's clients said "I thought he was my friend." Find out if your adviser is a friendly, but unscrupulous salesman and not the ethical adviser he should be.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 01/16

Today's deals include 50% off Lucky Brand Jeans, 50% Off Timbuk2 Lifestyle Bags, 80% Off Round Black Diamond Necklace, and more!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Olympic Finance Lessons! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume

In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.

20 Delicious, Healthier Appetizers

Satisfy your cocktail party guests' appetites with these flavorful and delicious bites that won't leave them wondering about their waistlines later.

6 Simple Financial Upgrades You Can Make During Breakfast

Now you have another reason never to skip breakfast — it's the perfect time to do a little personal finance.

12 House-Hunting Red Flags You Can't Ignore

From strange smells to wacky wiring, you shouldn't ignore these house-hunting red flags. Read on for 10 more.

Best Money Tips: Cheap Ways to Treat Yourself

Today we found some fantastic articles on cheap ways to treat yourself, chanves to 2013 tax returns, and establihsing a difficult but rewarding habit.

Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design

Finding new ways to make some extra cash are a dime a dozen. But how many of them are interesting and teach you something useful at the same time? Here is one way to make some extr

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Hide Naughty Credit Card Purchases

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. In this article, we show you what "naughty" purchases you should avoid putting on your credit card, how to cook a pork roa

I Went Christmas Shopping With Fake Money

I got all my husband's gifts with fake money -- and didn't break the law, either. I used store rewards, coupons, PayPal, Swagbucks and other bits and ends of things to give him a f

The Frugal Colonizer's Guide to Getting to Mars

What if a trip to the red planet cost $200,000? Could you afford to go? Well, with these tips you just might!

Buy or Subscribe: How to Pay the Least for the Media You Love the Most

With so many competing music and video services, it can be hard to choose the best value. Consider these factors before you download or subscribe.