You know you should save more, and you'd like to — but how? Close your spending leaks and put your saving on autopilot to start building a cash reserve.
When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that
Currently millions of Americans are delinquent on their home loans or facing foreclosure. Foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, and short sales are several ways for borrowers t
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we share the 14 ways to ensure you'll stay miserable, 3 cool tricks to finding online deals with Google, and whethe
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we're giving you all you need to tackle that nasty stove top, some tips for picking a credit counselor, and a chance to
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No Hassle: Capital One Cash Rewards Card
A miserly 1% cash back isn’t great, but several other attractive features make this card a good choice, especially for world travelers.
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Those back-to-school lists get longer every year. Stock up on supplies while raking in the savings with these sales strategies.
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5 Alternative Housing Options You Can Afford
You don't have to live in a van by the river to cut your housing costs dramatically — instead, consider some nontraditional abodes, like these.
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Can You Save Money by Renting Textbooks?
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How Foreclosure, Deed in Lieu, and Short Sale Affect Credit Scores
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Don't pour last night's leftover champagne down the drain! Save it to use as a key ingredient in cocktails, desserts, soups, hair care, and more.
5 Unusual Ways to Open a Bottle of Beer (Without a Bottle Opener!)
What to do when you have a six pack and a thirsty crew — but no bottle opener? Improvise with these five cool tricks!
The 5 Best Instant Cameras
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8 Reasons Time Is Worth More Than Money
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How to Return Items Through Your Credit Card If the Store Refuses
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Convert Your Crap Into Cash Without a Garage Sale
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