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Don't Let "Lizard Brain" Derail Your Finances

Blowing your hard-earned cash on impulse, emotional, and stress shopping? Your lizard brain is to blame.

Best Money Tips: Go Forth and Save

This week in Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup, we look at ways to prevent identity theft , saving money on utilities with rain barrels, saving money on meds, and more.

8 Creative Uses for K-Cups

Brewing coffee with K-Cups is delicious and easy...and it uses LOTS of little containers. Get more life out of your K-Cups with these projects.

Making Home Affordable expanded again - borrowers allowed to refinance loans up to 125 percent of value

When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c

Best Money Tips: Cold Shower Edition

This week in Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup: love your money, keep it cool, ignore your mother's advice, savagely murder your debt in its sleep, stop eating so much in the

How Too Much Investment Diversity Can Cost You

Never put all your eggs in one investment basket. But how do you know if you have too many baskets?

It's the 21st Century — Why Is Your Money Stuck in the 20th?

Millennials have figured out what many finance pros haven't — that too much personal finance advice is stuck in the 20th century.

Christmas Club Accounts: Are They Worth It?

Looking for ways to afford the holiday shopping tab this year? Join the club — literally!

Best Money Tips: How to Get a Free iPhone 7

Today we found articles on how to get a free iPhone 7, things to avoid when asking for a raise, and ways to control your happiness.

The 5 Best Meat Grinders

If you want the freshest, healthiest meat around, grinding it yourself is one of the best things you can do. Here are our picks for the best meat grinders.

11 Frugal Gifts Your Future Self Will Love

Before gift-buying season gets started in earnest, think about getting something nice for that very special someone in your life — the future you!

3 Sources of Fast Cash Besides Your 401K

Life is full of tough decisions. Like, whether it's better to tap your retirement savings or home equity when you need cash.

8 Secrets to a Higher Car Trade-In Value

First? Get the gum out of the floor mats.

Easy Personal Finance for Lazy People

Want to finally manage your finances, but you just can't be bothered? That's OK. Learn how to manage your money from your couch.

Ask the Readers: Do You Trust Product Reviews? (Chance to win $20!)

How do you know which products are worth buying? Do you ever rely on product reviews for your guidance? With all the blogs and websites offering reviews and opinions on which are

Key Terms New Credit Card Users Must Understand

If you don't know your APR from your Average Daily Balance, you could be in for a rude surprise when your first credit card statement arrives.

10 Shocking Facts About Our World

Did you know that people who pay for fast food using a credit card spend 50% more than those who pay with cash? That, and a whole lot more shocking statistics after the jump.

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Holiday Home Hazards

Today we found articles on home hazards to avoid this holiday season, high paying careers that are flexible and satisfying, and life-changing tips that will boost your happiness.

IKEA Survival Guide

IKEA is a great place to buy furniture with style that doesn't cost a ton of money. But the store is notorious for sucking away hours of your time and patience. Here are five ha

How to Get 5-20% Cashback on... Pretty Much Everything

The Discover It Card gives you 5-20% cashback on, well... pretty much everything, thanks to a 200+ list of participating retailers that's just that strong.