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Don't Use Your Prescription Drug Coupons Until You Read This

Prescription drug savings? There's a coupon for that! Just make sure you're up to speed on the finer print, first.

Financial Fear Factors

Living in the now is always the hardest part of overcoming fear about anything, especially fear of the lack of money.

Why Your Credit Score Matters in Retirement

Just because you've left the working world behind, doesn't mean you can leave the credit world behind. Here's how to keep your credit score golden, too.

What You Need to Start Flipping Items for Cash Online

You don't need a lot to start flipping stuff for cash — some of it you may already have!

The High Cost of Catching a Cold or the Flu

'Tis the season when pretty much everyone is sick. And it turns out, these common illnesses are a total money suck.

Turn Your Home Into a Spa With These 5 Frugal Stress Relievers

Science says you really need a vacation, but your budget says no way. What to do? Bring rest and relaxation home on the cheap!

Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape

From wallets to emergency sunglasses and even boats, duct tape really can fix (or make) almost anything.

Best Money Tips: The Car Edition

Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on keeping your car expenses from draining your bank account.

Ask the Readers: What's the Most Valuable Degree? (Chance to win $20)

What do you think would the most valuable degree? Is it even a degree? Maybe it's an apprenticeship or technical training certificate.... Let us know your thoughts in order to

Best Money Tips: The Worst Drugstore Deals

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we reveal the absolute worst drugstore buys

6 Ways Lust Is Keeping You Poor

It's Valentine's Day and lust is lurking behind the cards and candy. Take those churchy warnings to heart — lust will leave you wanting.

Video on How to Spot Counterfeits

As part of introducing the new $100 that'll come out in February, the US Treasury is producing a video podcast, and the current episode is on spotting counterfeit notes.

4 Signs Your Kids Might Be In Danger Online

While you may think you’re sitting safe with your existing internet security software and a little “over the shoulder” guidance, there are additional things you can do to keep web

8 Most Common Mistakes When Doing a Balance Transfer to Eliminate Debt

Balance transfer cards can be a great tool to pay off your debt faster, but there are also costly errors you should try to avoid.

Bicycling Safety in the City

My passion for bike riding and general common sense as a driver helped me navigate my town's busy streets and traffic clogged arteries. There were a few safety items I had to keep

Flashback Friday: 128 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash

Before you throw that citrus peel or empty box away, consider turning it into something useful or fun (or both!) instead.

Enter the “Life After Debt” $16,000 Giveaway: Plus $500 Just for Wise Bread Readers

Don't miss your chance to win $16,500 PLUS $500 just for Wise Bread readers in the Life After Debt giveaway!

Best Money Tips: How to Be Professional

Today, we give you tips to being professional, getting your friends to join the frugal wagon, prepping your car for winter, and a delicious wine jelly recipe!

Last-Minute, Stress-Free Holiday Decorating

Whether you've never decorated for the holidays before or just want a fresh look, here's how to do it quickly, without spending a ton of cash or losing your mind.

7 Ways You're Wasting Gas Without Realizing It

There's nothing frugal about wasting gas. Lighten up your lead foot, tighten up your sidewalls, and spend less getting from here to there.