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6 Upsides of the Down Economy

The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.

Latvians Mortgage Their Souls For Cash

Some Latvians are selling their souls for cash but not in an amoral or unethical way but literally signing away their souls for a maximum of $1,000. What's your threshold? What are

Best of Personal Finance: Solar Eclipse/Moon Landing Edition

Between the moon landing (fake! It was filmed in Nevada!) anniversary, a recent solar eclipse, and amateur astronomers discovering huge craters on Jupiter, your mind may have been

Best Money Tip: 41 Financial Calculators for Major Life Decisions

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. If you've ever wanted to make a million bucks from eating lunch, learn how to raise a $221,000 baby, or cook over 4 dozen differ

6 Ways to Travel When You Have Student Loans

With smart money management, anyone can hit the road — even with student loan debt.

Save a $100,000 with a Do It Yourself Taste Test

Conduct a do it yourself taste test and save $100,000. Decide whether you prefer the generic or brand name in one afternoon sitting.

5 Reasons Not to Apply for a Loan Modification in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.

Best Money Tips: Reduce Your Food Expenses

Today we found some great articles on tax day freebies, reducing your food expenses, and steps to investing in yourself.

Which Beauty Subscription Boxes Are Worth the Cost?

So many beauty subscription boxes to choose from, so little time. But we're here to help!

These Are the 4 Terms You Need to Know to Get Started in Stocks

Don't know your P/E from your EPS? That's OK — catch up on the basics here, and you'll become a savvier investor.

Why ETFs Suck

By now you've probably heard about ETFs and how awesome they are. Well for the average investor, that's a bunch of crap. ETFs are a great product for traders, but don't let the

Which is Cheaper: Flying or Driving?

Is it cheaper to fly or to drive to your destination? There are some good rules of thumb to follow when deciding whether to drive or fly.

Win a Ticket to the I_Blog Conference!

I'm speaking at this year's I_Blog Conference in Perry, Iowa and you can win a ticket to attend!

This One Easy Strategy Will Lead to Better Decisions

Before you decide on anything, try on all your options. How do they feel?

8 Ways Technology Can Streamline Financial Management

If you're not using these tools to manage your finances, it's time for an upgrade. Otherwise, you could be losing time and money.

Best Money Tips: Slash Your Wedding Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to slash your wedding budget, finding winter fun in the great indoors, and saving money on groceries.

How to Deal with Audits

Just the idea of having a problem with the IRS is enough to worry many business owners. The tax system can be difficult to deal with even at the best of times. When something go

The 2-Pronged Strategy for Postrecession Success

What strategies can businesses use to help them survive a recession with enough health to thrive when times get better?

How to Measure Credit Performance

There are many ways to evaluate credit performance: traditional methods, company-specific measurements, and more.

Finding Money for a Startup

When you need money to start a business, where should you look? Venture capital, private investors, or a bank? Maybe none of the above. Here's why.