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Summer Camp as a Side Business

My tween son went to a Lego camp this summer so that he could learn robotics, something I wasn’t sure I could teach him since his technical skills typically surpass mine. My initia

Do a Background Check Before Hiring Your Financial Advisor

Are you looking to hire a financial advisor but worried they might be next Madoff. Before doing so, be sure to do a background check to see if you can find any clues that might pre

One Talent, Multiple Streams of Income

Wondering how to use creative talents to pay the bills now and build for retirement later? Last week, I spoke with Texas wildflower artist Linda Calvert Jacobson about what works f

Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters

Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.

Secrets of Telemarketing From an Industry Insider

Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know

Best Money Tips: The Worst Foods for Your Body

Today we found articles on the worst things you can eat, how to get more done today, and cheap ways to get excited for Halloween.

How Much Personal Finance Info Should You Share?

TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.

You're Blocking Your Own Success — Here's How to Stop

The emotional baggage we carry — our expectations, our pasts, our fears — weigh us down and hold us back. Learn how to move forward.

Love Your Geek: 10 Romantic Gifts for Under $25

So he’s not a Heisman trophy winner — and she’s not MAXIM material. Your geeky mate is still perfect for you, so express your feeling with the perfect gift. We scoured the web in s

Rent Your Home or Buy? Here's How to Decide

Rent versus buy is an age-old housing conundrum. Make the decision easy with some math that's easy to figure.

FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy Is Your Health Care Plan?

Are you maximizing your health care dollars? Do you have the right insurance? And do you know how to protect yourself? Here’s a Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy

Best Money Tips: How I Mastered the Power Nap

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you some killer tips for power naps, the lowdown on rechargeable batteries, and 10 uses for wine corks!

5 New Income Streams Anyone Can Create

If your spending is a river, you may need additional income streams to keep it flowing. Here are five easy ways to make or save more money.

Best Money Tips: The Best Ways to Save Money in 2017

Today we found articles on the best ways to save money in 2017, Amazon Prime benefits you may not know about, and expenses that you should evaluate every year.

You Can Get Coupons for Healthy Foods Too — Here's Where

Traditionally, coupons for processed foods were easy to find, but not for healthy, natural foods. That's changing — here's where to find them.

Best Money Tips: Girl Scout Cookies on the Cheap

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips roundup. Today, tell you how to bargain shop for Thin Mints, the best way to get cheap airfare, and some cool ways to make gourmet tea wi

Best Money Tips: 25 Factors That Affect Car Insurance Premiums

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share how to really save on car insurance, h

5 Ways You're Sabatoging Yourself — and How to Stop

Ever wonder why your projects never get done and your relationships are always in turmoil? Maybe it's you. The good news? You have the power to fix it.

Escape the Economic In/Out Patient Care Cycle

As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less lik

Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Money on Valentine's Day

Today we found articles on ways to make money on Valentine’s Day, bad cleaning habits to avoid, and retirement planning for every age.