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Should you skip a mortgage payment to get a bank's attention?
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The Real Reason We Still Spend to Impress
Try as we might, we just can't stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. Or can we?
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5 Reasons to Stay Away From Penny Stocks
Don't let the get-rich tales of penny stocks fool you. More often than not, it's best to steer clear.
Best Money Tips: The Cost of Things
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we look at the cost of stuff, even stuff you don't really think about.
Getting Ahead At Work: Are You A Hammer Or A Swiss Army Knife?
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Pianos cost too much? Get a synth!
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Best Money Tips: Doable Financial New Year's Resolutions
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Best Money Tips: 30 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
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7 Ways to Boost Your Energy and Get More Done
If you're sleepy, sluggish, or feeling sapped, don't just sit there — try these tricks to get your energy back up.
The new normal economy
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10 Easy Luxury Hair Treatments From Your Kitchen
Many of the ingredients in pricey hair care products are derived from plants — plenty of which you probably already have in your fridge or pantry.
5 Simple Ways to Fight Burnout
For most of us, we've got too many responsibilities to let burnout and disinterest sap our performance and productivity. So don't.
Tips for Avoiding a Foreclosure Prevention or Loan Modification Scam
Rising home foreclosures have made con artists very busy. These scammers use the public records to find homeowners who are in trouble, and then use a variety of schemes to take
How to Tell if Your 401K Is a Good or a Bad One
The sad truth is that some 401K plans offer bad investments with high fees. Learn how to evaluate yours before you lose too much.
Best Money Tips: Sleeping Tips You've Never Heard
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How to Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards
You need to build your credit history, but you want to do it without traditional credit cards. Okay! Here's where you can start.
Best Money Tips: Tax Audit Flags
Today we found some fantastic articles on tax audit flags, tips for lowering your heating bill, and tips for easing back into work after vacation.
Don't Ignore These 4 Things Before Refinancing Your Student Loans
If you're overwhelmed with student loan debt, refinancing might be tempting. Before you make that call, make sure you understand the fine print.