I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
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A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
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eBay Account Hackers - don't be fooled
I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
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Today we found some great articles on budget vacation tips, ideas to help save on wedding flowers, and getting a raise in a difficult economy.
Best Money Tips: 27 Ways to Make the World a Better Place
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6 Reasons You're Still Struggling to Pay Bills
You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?
10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap
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Don't let your guilty pleasure ruin your budget. Instead, see how much your habit is really costing you each year and how to better spend the money.
Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies
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The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard
Target shoppers should check out the Target REDcard, which offers 5% off on all purchases and convenient benefits.
Stop Making These 5 Costly Credit Card Mistakes
It's hard to get by without a credit card or two. They're convenient and critical to building credit — as long as you avoid some common mistakes.
Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain
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When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
Is this the weirdest freebie ever?
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o
Ingenuity: The Ultimate Frugal Skill
At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
This Is How Student Loan Interest Works
Your student loan balance is just one piece of the financial puzzle. You should know how your loan interest works, too.
Gold as an investment
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
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Today we found some awesome articles on saving on college textbooks, never wasting money on spoiled food again, and surprising times when your credit counts.
Best Money Tips: Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Today we found some awesome articles on thrift store shopping tips, recession proofing your career, and getting awesome free stuff.
Never Order Fish on Mondays and 7 Other Bad Days to Buy Stuff
Mark your calendar and hide your wallet. These shopping days of the week, month, and even year come with higher prices and lower quality.
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Deal With Difficult People
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Best Money Tips: Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid
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