Plastic is really hard to avoid. In fact, it's everywhere. Clothing, mattresses, furniture, carpet - plastic is used to prevent fires as well as food stains.
And now, plastic is in an even more exciting place! Your bloodstream. [more]
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20 amazing, outrageous and just plain weird tax deductions
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Microsoft Office for $3? Third World Perks
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eBay Account Hackers - don't be fooled
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6 Guilty Pleasures That Are Killing Your Budget
Don't let your guilty pleasure ruin your budget. Instead, see how much your habit is really costing you each year and how to better spend the money.
The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard
Target shoppers should check out the Target REDcard, which offers 5% off on all purchases and convenient benefits.
7 Reasons Why Self-Storage Is a Really Bad Idea
Self-storage makes it easy to save stuff when you're moving or simply out of space. But just because you can use it doesn't mean you should. Learn why.
When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
Ingenuity: The Ultimate Frugal Skill
At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
Gold as an investment
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
10 Ways Bonds Can Hurt Your Portfolio
Bonds can be an important part of your investment strategy, but they can also be a drag. Find out if bonds are sapping the life from your portfolio.
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Deal With Difficult People
Today we found articles on ways to deal with difficult people, common mistakes travelers make while abroad, and financial rules of thumb to help you manage your money.
How to Build an Emergency Fund By the End of Summer
While you're busy soaking up some rays this summer, find a few easy ways for your emergency fund to soak up some savings!