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Building a Better Business

In the early days of your startup, try and do as much as you can for free. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to save money by thinking just a little creatively.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 10/07

Today's top deals include $9.99 and under scarves, 50% off Teva Shoes, 60% off horror movie collections, and more!

Going to Be a Mommy? Know Your Rights

What if you have an employer that is not committed to accommodating your choice to bear children? The good news is you have rights.

How to Do What You Enjoy

It is amazing how many people spend their time doing things that they don't like doing. Here are some tips that have helped me to do more of what I enjoy in life.

The Economic Stimulus Bill: Will The Heavy Debt Be Worth It?

The economic stimulus bill has been hotly debated, not just in Congress but also on Main Street. Now that we know what will be getting funding from this package, many are wondering

Best Money Tips: Frugal Holiday Gifts Under $10

Today we found some stellar articles on frugal holiday gifts, retailer's dirty tricks exposed, and an easy way to crush your debt.

Philip Brewer's fiction

This post won't go up on the front page at Wise Bread; only people who subscribe to my posts via the RSS feed or email should see it. Even for you guys, I'll keep it short, becaus

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/22

Today's great deals include 55% off Rockport Men's Dress shoes, more last minute costume discounts, Brother 1034D Serger Sewing Machine 60% off, and more!

7 Nutrients You Need More Of

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified a handful of vitamins and minerals Americans weren't getting enough of. What are these seven nutrients, exactly?

12 Legit Ways for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads to Earn Some Extra Cash

Stay-at-home parents are busy, but if you can find a few hours a day, you can earn extra cash. Personal Finance expert Bob Lotich suggests some opportunities.

Fresh Mint: 'Recession-proof' ideas make good business

It's rare for me to endorse any financial product or service, much less bigging-up an Internet destination that could divert traffic away from myself and wisebread.com but it's wor

5 Stupid Things My Parents Taught Me About Money

Your parents probably gave you a lot of advice about money. But that advice might have been very, very bad.

Should The AIG Bonuses Be Taken Away Or Not?

The whole country is up in arms about the last round of AIG bonuses, but why should they? Before you pick up your pitchfork and join the angry mob, would you return your bonus even

The Psychology of Salaries: Do You Want to Know How Much Your Coworkers Make?

It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r

6 Great Teachable Money Moments to Share With Your Kids

Want to make sure your kids do well financially? Teach them great money habits with these learn-by-doing lessons.

Who Cares About Where The Stock Market Is Headed?

Where is the stock market headed? Any rally may simply be a "dead cat bounce". And while many investment experts are offering a variety of stock market predictions, some of those

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 11/12

Today's deals include 35% off LeapFrog Toys, $520 off Invicta Mens Watch, 70% off Ice Age 1-4 Christmas Collection on Blu-ray, and more!

9 Stocking Stuffers for Techies

What can you stuff into a tech-lover’s stocking? Any of these wee gadgets!

Where to Turn for Help When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund

If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times — you need an emergency fund! But if disaster strikes, these last-minute answers can cover a cash crunch.

11 Ways Your Friends Can Save You Money

Your friends can help you get big discounts, live healthier and even get free stuff!