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Declutter Your Home in 10 Minutes

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by your rising heaps of clutter. Bring order to your chaos and keep your home clean with this simple technique.

The 5 Best Space Heaters

When used properly, a space heater can keep you warm and save you money in winter. Here are our picks for the five best.

9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal

If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at the Airport

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money at the airport, moving your money to a new bank, and resisting the hard sell.

Five quick and simple scams that could happen to you today

A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch,

How to Select the Best Jeans for Your Money

Scoring jeans for super cheap is great — but it's even better when they're long lasting. Here's how to score the most valuable pair of jeans for your buck.

10 Ways Nice People Can Get Ahead

Ever feel like success is reserved for those with sharp elbows — and sharper tongues? Consider these reasons why being nice person will help you come out first.

The 5 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair

Keeping your hair frizz-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos for frizzy hair and your coif will remain sleek.

When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt

One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?

How to Conserve Water by Harvesting Rain or Snow

Recently rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in America and states such as Arizona and New Mexico are adopting laws that mandate the practice for new buildings. Here are

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

Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything

We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.

8 Sneaky Ways You're Being Upsold

If you have money to spend, chances are, it's going to get spent — especially if you stumble into any of these upsell opportunities.

You're Washing Your Clothes Too Often! (What to Do Instead)

You can cut your bills and your eco-footprint by running the washer less often. And with a few simple tricks, your clothes can be just as clean.

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.

The 5 Best Paper Towels

Life is messy, but with the right paper towels on hand, it doesn't have to be. Use any of these paper towels and all those little messes will be easy to handle.

Simple Guide to Evaluating a Credit Card With an Annual Fee

Cards with annual fees often offer bigger rewards and better perks, but how do you know if you're actually coming out ahead?

Best Money Tips: Save on the Cost of College

Today we found some amazing articles on saving on the cost of college, how to hide resume flaws, and things you must know about your future spouse's finances.

The 12 Herbs and Spices Every Pantry Should Have

Not sure what spices to stock in your pantry? These 12 herbs and spices cover most kitchen situations — whether cooking or baking.

6 Ways to Spend Black Friday at Home

How to spend the infamous shopping day getting ready for the holidays without ever leaving your house.