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Best Money Tips: Make a Great Impression at Your Next Job Interview
Today we found some amazing articles on making a great impression at your job interview, things you didn't know you could recycle, and what to do if you are a victim of ID theft.
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
The Problem With Car Title Loans
A car title loan is one way to get cash really fast. It's also one way to lose cash, really, really fast.
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
Best Money Tips: Essential Things to Do to Retire Early
Today we found some stellar articles on retiring early, saving on wedding reception food, and simple ways to cut household expenses.
Shoveling Snow and 5 Other Things Robots Can Do for You
Eventually, they'll probably take over the world, but for now, robots are thankfully taking over our household chores.
Best Money Tips: You're Spending Too Much On These 10 Things
Today we found articles on things you’re spending too much on, cheap ways to practice self-care, and ways to get the most of your Christmas budget.
13 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Don't forget this very important person on your holiday gift list — you! How about one of these smart financial gifts?
Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?
There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!
Sometimes, "Too Good To Be True" Is Not True
How many times have you heard people say “if it look’s too good to be true, stay away from it” or words to that effect? Well, I know I’ve said them often myself. But sometimes, rar
How to Sign Up for Half-Price Flights and Free Hotels
It's not a trick or a scam — you really can get deeply discounted travel by becoming a mystery shopper.
5 Reasons Tax Prep Software May Be Right for You
I’ve been doing my own taxes for about 5 years now. Even as my needs have changed (I’ve gone from a simple 1040EZ to a more complex small business partnership structure), I’ve fou
The 5 Secrets of Happy, Rich People That You Can Learn From
More money will make us happier — up to a point. After that, it's up to us to build meaningful, happiness-filled lives. Here are some tips on how you can do that.
Best Money Tips: How to Survive Holiday Budget Busters
Today we found articles on ways to survive holiday budget busters, tips to slash your spending on technology, and tricks to save on winter expenses.
CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan
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8 Classic Toys That Won Christmas
While you're camped out on the sidewalk hoping to lay your hands on the right Hatchimal, consider these eight ultra-fun classic toys that may be just as hard to come by.
Will Your Brand Boycott Actually Make a Difference?
A boycott may make you feel like you're fighting the good fight. Just don't expect to win.
Best Money Tips: Tax Day Freebies
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you some tax-time freebies to
You've Been Saving Money All Wrong. Here's Why
Saving money doesn't have to mean living like a monk. Understand the right and the wrong ways to feather your nest egg.