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When More is Less

We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe

Online Savings Account Face-Off: Ally Bank vs Capital One 360

You know you should be saving more, even in this age of low saving account interest rates. Find out which of these two leading online banks is right for you.

20+ Healthy Habits That Can Hurt You

A fit and healthy lifestyle is the surest way to avoid harm, right? Not always. Find out what good habits may be bad for you.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 11/27

Today's great deals include Leapfrog Explorer Software $15 or less, Kindle Books for $1.99 or less, Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat $17, and more!

Living a Life of Weisure?

Blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives has its pros and cons.

New Income Based Federal Student Loans Repayment Plan - Can You Benefit?

This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some

Use the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Your Financial Opportunities

Stocks, bonds, insurance, retirement — where should you focus your limited personal finance resources? Use the 80/20 to find the solution.

Personal or Business? Parameters for Choosing a Credit Card

If you own a business, and would like to enjoy the benefits of a business card, there are a few considerations you may want to be aware of.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 02/07

Today's deals include Portable Backup Battery Charger Power Bank $19.95, 70% off Blouses and Tops, 29.99 and Under Chemises, and more!

6 Dumb Places You’re Leaving Your Money

Cash is king… when it comes to keeping you broke. Once you have an emergency fund, start hiding your cash where it can grow, too.

Ode to the Ecofan

Considering whether buying an Ecofan is worth the price to keep you warm this winter?

7 Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Family Financially

One way to stay focused on financial planning is to remind yourself whom you are planning for. Follow these steps to secure their future.

Book Review: The Art of Manliness Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

I just finished reading "The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man" by Brett and Kate McKay. As the married mom of 2 sons nearing manhood and the daughter

Contributing to a Roth Versus Paying Down Debt

This post was prompted by a reader question, but it's an issue that many people face—we see versions of it all the time in the forums.

How Will the Obama Middle Class Tax Credits Benefit You?

This week President Obama is announcing several tax credits for the middle class in his State of the Union speech. Here are some of the details on what the proposals are, and how t

8 Signs an ETF Isn't Right for You

There are thousands of ETFs out there. Before you go buying willy-nilly, you might want to make sure they're right for you.

Best Money Tips: Tips and Tricks to Combat Cooking Burnout

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you how to become inspired with your meals again, what a little bit of chalkboard paint can do for a worn-out cha

Best Money Tips: Safety Tips for Traveling the World

Today we found articles on ways to stay safe while traveling the world, hacks to save money at Starbucks, and tips to keep you awake in class and at work.

13 Easy Ways to Improve Your Brain

Keep your brain in top form with these easy — and fun — exercises and resources. Go ahead, get smarter!

Long Hours and Other Employer Demands

You probably know someone who works ridiculously long hours (or maybe you do yourself). But those long hours could be a sign of deeper financial troubles.