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Take advantage of that student ID while you can, because it can help you save cash on all kinds of stuff.
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For most of us, a 401(k) is our primary retirement savings vehicle. Don't undercut your earnings by allowing your 401(k) to fall behind.
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Combine your love of books and penchant for podcasts with these podcasts for bookworms. You can even read while listening!
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The numbers don't lie; long-term care is not cheap. With some careful planning, you can make it more affordable down the line.
EverBank: Promising High Yields on Online Banking
If you're looking for high yields and low fees, check out online bank EverBank.
How to Negotiate a Raise Out of the Blue
If you're going to ask for a raise out of the blue, don't come to the table unprepared. Here's how to play it smart.
Finding Balance: How to Practice Moderation
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Live like royalty on $20,000 a year
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Free Ink Refill Day at Walgreens is Back!
Get a free printer cartridge refill at Walgreens for free on April 2, 2008.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Stop Waiting for Tomorrow
Debt sucks. It’s time to tackle it, today, before it turns into an even uglier monster. Get started reducing your debt by following this simple five-day plan.
For Delicious Cocktails, Infuse Alcohol
For elegant, tasty, and frugal drinks, learn how to flavor your own spirits.
How Long Does It Take to Break Even With an Electric Car
Electric cars come with rebates, fuel savings, and ... a premium price tag. How long will it take you to break even?
12 Reasons You Deserve to Get Fired
Losing a job is never fun and it's rarely easy. That is, it isn't easy unless you're guilty of any of these career derailers.
How to Sign Up for Global Entry
A lot of travel equals a lot of standing in long security lines. Unless, of course, you sign up for Global Entry!
How to Improve Your Memory (and Even Get a Little Smarter)
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4 Easy Ways to Automate Your Everyday Life
Don't let the little things distract you from the big picture. Free your mind for bigger things by putting your life on autopilot.
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.
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.