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Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.
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The comedy that captured the frustrations of cubicle-farm workers everywhere has more to offer than laughs — it also has some serious life lessons.
How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week
If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.
6 Ways to Pay Less Money For A College Degree
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25 Great Non-Sandwich Work Lunches
The next time you're packing lunch, leave the bread at home — instead, try one of these delicious and fun non-sandwich meals.
8 Ways to Be a Better Human by Living Like a Vampire
If you can look past their blood thirst and fundamental moral depravity, vampires have a lot to teach us about being human.
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget
Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
8 Surprising Ways Cheap Oil Impacts Your Wallet
The price of oil keeps on dropping — and that's good, right? Mostly, but there are some negatives, too, even if you don't work in the oil patch.
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.
9 Financial Moves You Will Always Regret
Life is best lived with no regrets. But if you make these money moves, you’re sure to have a few.
The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
Investing seems so risky — and complicated. It really isn't, though, if you stick to the basics.
Here's How the Election Could Impact Your Wallet
It's Trump versus Clinton. Find out how the presidential shakedown will affect you where it truly hurts — your wallet.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
How to Turn Unwanted Gift Cards Into Cash
What to do with that stack of gift cards you're never gonna use? Sell them for cash, or trade them for gift cards you really will use. It's easy!
5 Easy Ways to Make Good Money From Airbnb
Got a room to spare? Put it on Airbnb! Use these listing tips to rake in the rentals.
How to Never Pay for Another Book
If you have a computer, iPhone, or other handheld device, you can download for free more books than you will ever be able to read, including recent releases.
6 Things You Should Know About Joint Checking Accounts
Joint checking accounts offer plenty of convenience — but if you aren't careful, a few headaches, too.
Should You Repair a Dripping Faucet?
Sure, that dripping faucet might be annoying, but does it make financial sense to fix it? Find out with these simple calculations.