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Why invest in the stock market?
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Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?
The 5 Best Linen Sprays
Keeping your linens smelling fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five linen sprays and your sheets will smell nice and clean.
Save Money and Eat Better With a 7-Step Food Budget
Wasting food is wasting money. Get control of your fridge, your pantry, and your diet to save big on on your monthly food bill.
Avoid Big Dental Bills with Safe and Inexpensive Products
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2 Things You Must Know Before Making a Major Spending Decision
Some investments and major purchases are better than others. Learn to to identify each — and how to find your way to financial security.
7 Travel Hacks for an Affordable Summer Road Trip
Before you hit the trail on an epic summer road trip, make sure these smart tips are in your back pocket for a fun and frugal time.
Hang Up the Phone: Why Video Is the Best Way to Connect With People
Whether you're making a conference call for work or catching up with a friend across the country, discover why video chat is the best way to communicate.
Retirement accounts and money to spend
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Balancing Spending with Saving: Being Frugal but not Miserly
Take frugal too far, and we can become miserly before we even know what hit us.
$80 for an HDMI Cable? Give Me a Break!
"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET
Best Money Tips: Ideas to Make Money on the Weekend
Today we found some fantastic articles on ideas to make money on the weekend, tactics to avoid wasting food, and money-saving tax tips for parents.
My 16 Favorite Ways to Get Rid of Clutter
Keep clutter out of your house — and out of a landfill — with one or more of these smart ways to keep your place tidy.
6 Ways Millennials Have Changed Money (So Far)
The kids these days are bringing money matters into the social media age, and reinventing some old tricks along the way.
Best Money Tips: The Wisdom of Yoda
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share financial wisdom from Yoda hi
21 Surprising and Delicious Ways to Cook Instant Ramen
Ramen is cheap, and these flavorful add-ins can make it healthier and/or tastier. Try one tonight!
7 Ways Doing Nothing Will Make You More Productive
It's easy to get caught up in our busy routines, but doing nothing can actually boost productivity. Learn why taking a break might be the best thing you do today.
Improve Your Social Skills With Highlights From 5 Great TED Talks
People with good social skills share cool things they've found — like these five great TED talks on building better social skills.