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3 Reasons Why You're Still in Debt

Avoiding — and climbing out of — debt is pretty simple. But that doesn't mean it's easy. Learn why you're still in debt — and how to get out of it.

6 Easy Ways to Be More Likable

With these skills, you WILL become more likable (no sucking up required!).

Has Cash Become More Trouble Than It's Worth?

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff thinks we should transition to a cash-free society. We're not so sure.

5 Money Lessons I Learned From Watching Wheel of Fortune

What can missing letters and a big spinning wheel teach about personal finance? Plenty, if you know where to look.

Best Money Tips: The Wisdom of Yoda

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share financial wisdom from Yoda hi

You Can Guarantee a Win and 9 Other Bizarre Facts About the Lottery

Learn some true facts about everybody's biggest dream — beating the long odds and winning the lottery. (Including how to guarantee a win!)

7 Ways Doing Nothing Will Make You More Productive

It's easy to get caught up in our busy routines, but doing nothing can actually boost productivity. Learn why taking a break might be the best thing you do today.

Careful! Your Credit Card May Be Sharing Your Private Info

You may have asked your credit card company not to share your data. They know an awful lot about you, anyway.

How to Get What You Want on Customer Service Calls

Learn 8 effective strategies for getting what you want on customer service calls. Communicate better, communicate smarter and get your problem solved!

4 High-Tech Weapons for the War Against Germs

Fight germs and kill bacteria the modern way with these high-tech solutions to keep you healthy!

Best Money Tips: Maintain the Value of Your Car

Today we found some great articles on maintaining the value of your car, things you should buy in bulk, and organizational tools.

Best Money Tips: Beware These Online Degree Scams

Today, we share online degree scams to avoid, unusual ways to use nail polish, strategies for secondhand shopping, and an ingenious way to color your drinks.

12 New Ways Restaurants Trick You to Spend More

From anchoring to the Midas Touch, learn how restaurateurs and their employees exploit consumer psychology to get you to spend more.

Turkey Dinner for Two

Recently we've grown tired of traveling to big, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings, so we decided to create new traditions for just the two of us.

8 Real Life Calamities That Can Drain Your Finances (Plus How to Defend Against Them)

Life is full of ups and downs. Sometime the downs take all your money along for the ride.

Best Money Tips: Dangers That Could Derail Your Retirement

Today we found articles on dangers that could derail your retirement, pros and cons of container gardening, and tips to improve your home’s layout.

6 Thoughts Everyone Has Their First Day of Retirement

After years of hard work, diligent saving, and careful planning the big day finally arrives and you've retired. Now what?

Best Money Tips: Eat Healthy for Under $5 a Day

Today we found some great articles on how to eat healthy for under $5 a day, cheap ways to heat your home, and zen habits of highly efficient minds.

10 Simple Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

A few small lifestyle changes is all it takes to lower bad cholesterol — and only one of them is exercise. Get going for a healthier heart!

12 Delicious Slow Cooker Breakfast Ideas for Lazy Cooks

Your slow cooker can work the night shift, too. Try these easy and delicious recipes that cook breakfast while you sleep.