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Between the moon landing (fake! It was filmed in Nevada!) anniversary, a recent solar eclipse, and amateur astronomers discovering huge craters on Jupiter, your mind may have been
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The Secret of My Success
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7 Fun Cities for a 24-Hour Layover
If you're looking to break up a long trip overseas with a 24-hour layover, these cities will provide tons of one-day fun.
Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
Do you still have a telephone that plugs into the wall of your house? The number of people who do is dropping — and with good reason.
The Best Times of Year to Start a Job Search
If you're looking for a job, spend some time over the holidays polishing your resume. The next "Best Time" to land a job is coming soon.
Enter to Win Your Share of $500 in SmartyPig’s August Giveaway!
Don't miss your chance to win $500 in SmartyPig’s Giveaway for Wise Bread Readers!
Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance — Even if Your Credit Card Offers It For Free
So your credit card offers free travel insurance? Here's why you should still pay for it anyway.
How to Go From Two Incomes to One
A lost job, a new baby… You really can make the shift from two-income household to one with some easy budgeting tricks.
Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer
It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.
So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Should you take a second job?
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3 Times to Consider Declining Your Employer's Health Coverage
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6 Ways to Save On Baggage Fees
We've all got baggage. Stop being charged for it!
iStopOver: Earn Extra Income or Travel on the Cheap, and a Special Promotion for Wise Bread Readers
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Here's How the Election Could Impact Your Wallet
It's Trump versus Clinton. Find out how the presidential shakedown will affect you where it truly hurts — your wallet.
How Every Woman Can Take Control of Her Finances
Women, don't be another statistic. It's time to forge ahead on these critical money matters, or face retiring in poverty.
Best of Personal Finance: Solar Eclipse/Moon Landing Edition
Between the moon landing (fake! It was filmed in Nevada!) anniversary, a recent solar eclipse, and amateur astronomers discovering huge craters on Jupiter, your mind may have been
Sous Vide Is the Fancy Cooking Technique That Saves You Money, Too
The French know a thing or two about delicious, efficient cooking. Why not try sous vide in your own kitchen?
How Much Personal Finance Info Should You Share?
TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.
8 Important Reasons to Always Call In Sick When You're Sick
Don't try to power through a cold or the flu. Listen to your body and stay in bed — you and the rest of us will feel better for it.
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.