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4 Sneaky Investment Fees to Watch For

Are you paying too much for investments you already own? These overlooked fees can add up quick.

How Credit Card Issuers Classify Your Purchases For Bonus Rewards

Here are some tips to figure out which purchases qualify for bonus rewards, so you can be sure to choose the right credit card for any purchase.

9 Cities You Never Knew Went Bankrupt

We all know the plight of Detroit, but the Motor City isn't the only American city to go BK. You might be surprised by these other bankrupt 'burgs.

You know you're a Wisebread reader if...

What makes a Wisebread reader? Why are you guys so, well, special? I sat, I pondered, I scribbled down notes furiously. This is what I came up with. It's a small list, just 30 entries. [more]

7 Simple Rules that Your Work-at-Home Employer Should Follow

Working from home, as a contractor or full-time employee for a legitimate business, seems to be a great way of making money while keeping a flexible schedule with plenty of time fo

Best Money Tips: Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage

Today we found some great articles on improving your car's gas mileage, saving on baggage fees, and things to never keep in your wallet.

6 Money-Saving Items to Bring On Your Next Cruise

Cruising is an affordable way to travel, but you could save even more if you pack the right gear.

6 Things You Need to Stop Asking HR For

Your HR person is there to help. Just don't ask for help with any of this stuff.

Best Money Tips: 15 Cheap Car Security Tips

Today we found some great articles with tips on cheap car security, affordable organic food, and reusable household items.

Why You Should Be Saving Big With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments

Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.

How to Save for Retirement Without a 401K

Work doesn't offer a 401K plan — now what? Get proactive and create a retirement plan for yourself.

Hairy, Scary, and Larry--5 Halloween costumes you can make from stuff you probably already own

It's that dreaded time of year again. No, not tax time. Nope, not time for New Year's resolutions, either. it's Halloween costume time. As in, the time of year wher

How to Score a European Cruise for $1,000 or Less

If Europe is on your bucket list, but you need to maximize your time and your budget, a cruise can help.

Super-Cheap Building Supplies and a Way to Help Your Community!

I’ll admit that my family is the “cobbling” kind of people. Our depression-era farm house was slapped together in a sturdy, but irregular fashi

6 Places It Pays to Relocate To

Looking for a change? From paying you for your smarts to just plain paying you, these six locations want you so much, they're willing to pay you to move.

How Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Actually Save You Money

Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.

6 Ways That Job You Hate Keeps You Poor

Staying in a job you hate, even one that pays well, can hurt your finances as much as it can destroy your happiness. Start polishing your resume!

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Learn How to Invest With These 5 Stock Market Games

If you've ever felt daunted by the complexity — and risk — of investing real money, try it for pretend first. It's fun, too!

Avoid These 7 Things When Living With Roommates

It's not easy making the rent, and for many, roommates are unavoidable. Let's try to make this arrangement as painless as possible, shall we?