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Philadelphia is often underrated but those who've been here know: The city is surprisingly full of hidden charms.
Our Senior Editor Is Moving On: A Goodbye From Meg
After almost four years with Wise Bread, I'm moving on. And I'll miss you guys!
Best Money Tips: Be More Effective Using Best-By Dates
Today, we give you a workplace use for "best-by" dates, tips to do more with less work, advice on public speaking, and ideas for a green Halloween!
The 10 Things You Need to Do If You Want to Quit Your Job
Americans today change jobs about every five years, and the right way to jump ship is an important career skill. Here's how to make your next move.
Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
Score Your Dream Home With the Perfect Offer Letter
In a hot housing market, you want every trick up your sleeve to score your dream home. A heartfelt letter to the seller may be the key.
5 Pretty Projects for Pine Cones
If you have an excess of pine cones (or can get some), we have five festive decorating projects you can do on a dime.
Are You a Hothead? 10 Things Patient People Never Say
Sometimes even the best of us lose our cool. If you find yourself belting out any of these phrases frequently — you may need to tone it down.
The 5 Best Luxury Pens
Writing anything by hand in the digital age isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these luxury pens and you'll never want to stop writing.
4 Stocks to Buy If You Love Moms
Mom has always been there for you. Be there for her — and all mothers — by investing in these companies who love moms.
Start Planning Now for When Your Target-Date Fund Ends
Target-date funds are a common way to help you save for retirement. But what happens when they actually hit their target?
10 Things You Don't Actually Need to Buy for Your New Baby (Plus 5 You Must)
It's tempting to fill up a baby registry with all sorts of newborn gear. Resist the urge and focus on stuff you'll really use.
How to Save Big at a Going Out of Business Sale
Don't show up at a going out of business sale without these shopping tips in your bag
5 Bedtime Routines of Famous Financial Gurus
From Bill Gates to Oprah, the world's most successful people have one surprising habit in common — a bedtime ritual.
4 Ways to Have a Better Day
Whether your day is annoying, infuriating, sad, frustrating, or just plain dumb, learn how you can turn it around.
How One Young Entrepreneur Paid Off $40,000 in Student Debt By Age 24
How much is a side gig worth? For one enterprising recent grad, it was worth $40,000, plus interest, and no more debt.
Micro-Prepping: How to Prepare for Small Disasters
Are you prepared for even a small disaster? Micro-prepping will get you there.
Best Money Tips: Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Today we found some very cool articles on common retirement planning mistakes, amazing ways to use balloons, and stocking your medicine cabinet for less.
10 Books to Read for a Better Money Mindset
Struggling to stay true to your higher-self financial goals? Any of these reads can reset your money mindset.
25 Easy Organizing Changes You Can Make Today
You can get organized. (Really.) And you can even do it in small steps. (Seriously.) Start today with one of these 25 quick tasks.