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Federal Student Loans

Depending on the type of help you need with paying for college, knowing the differences between government financial aid programs can make a big difference in finding a loan that r

Best Money Tips: What to Expect at Memorial Day Sales

Today we found helpful articles on what you can expect from this year’s Memorial Day sales, items you should never buy new, and ways to use up “old” food.

Details of Obama's mortgage plan released - Will you benefit?

Today the Obama administration officially released the final details of the mortgage plan that was announced a few weeks ago. Here is a quick summary on what is in the plan and h

Getting by on a lot less money: 3 ways it's easier than you think

I spent my whole adult life trying to figure out how to get by on a lot less money, because I wanted to be a full-time writer and knew that it wouldn't pay enough to support the li

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 12/24

Today's deals include 40% off dessert cookbooks, gift one Kindle book, get one 50% off, Brother Project Runway sewing and embroidery machine 61% off, and more!

Car Sharing: Why Own When You Can Just Share?

Car sharing is taking off in urban centers around the world. Here's what you need to know.

How to Get Free Wi-Fi at Airports That Charge for Internet Connections

If you're stuck at an airport that charges for Internet connections, here's a solution: Go to the gift shop and ask for a a free Wi-Fi pass.

Forgiven Debt Isn't Really Forgiven At All

Thinking of settling that debt with your credit card companies? You might want to think again. While debt settlement offers can be very attractive, there's often a nasty little sur

Flashback Friday: 62 Creative Uses for Your Favorite Condiments

Even if you put ketchup or Sriracha on everything already, you've probably never tried them like this!

Here's the Best Reason to Eat More Chocolate

Learn why chocolate can be a "Super Food," and how to get the most healthy goodness you can with every delicious bite.

Book Review: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Business

Generation Y is generally defined as the group of people born between 1977 and 1995. In the book, Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Busines

12 Cool Things to Do with Used Dryer Sheets

Fabric softener sheets: My wife loves them but I think they are a waste of money. Rather than argue with my wonderful wife, I found some creative ways to reuse spent fabric softene

Book Review: Complicit - How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable

This week a government committee is investigating the cause of the financial crisis by interrogating bank titans what exactly went wrong. Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made th

Best Money Tips: Accomplish Your Goals Faster

Today we found some stellar articles on accomplishing your goals faster, following up after a job interview, and whether or not you are spending too much money on food.

Best Money Tips: How I Built a Solar Panel for $100

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share tips for building a solar panel for under a hundred bucks, ways to save money on your nylon purchases, and uniqu

The Legal Way to Avoid Getting Taxed on Your Investments

Investing in stocks that pay dividends doesn't mean you have to worry about the government taking a huge bite out of your gains. There are perfectly legal ways to invest in dividen

5 Financial Moves Now That You'll Regret When You Retire

Retirement may seem like a distant dot on the horizon, but if you make these costly money moves today, you'll really regret it later.

The 8 Best Companies to Work For

It isn't easy working for the man, but these eight companies take some of the sting out of trading your time for money. Find out where to send your resume next!

Best Money Tips: The Perfect Pie Crust

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you expert tips for making the "perfect" DIY pie crust, how to know if you need gap insurance, and whether a

5 Common Tax Mistakes We Need to Stop Making

Sure, doing your taxes can be tricky! But when it comes to these five mistakes, we really, really need to stop making them.