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Why Your Big New Year's Resolutions Are Pointless

Forget about your resolutions; there's no point in making them. Okay, that might be harsh...but they're not a good way to make life changes. Learn why.

9 Best Free Financial Learning Tools

Whether you're baffled by bonds or confused by compounding, all the financial education you need is just a click away — and it's all free.

How to Afford Your Kid's Braces or Expensive Dental Care

Your kids may be small, but their dental care costs can be huge. Here's what a dentist has to say about taming these big bills.

6 Financial Questions You Must Answer Before Going Freelance

Are you ready to strike out on your own? Before you drop your day job, make sure you really understand what your finances will look like.

3 Ways Your Bank Account Can Boost Your Travel Rewards

You've heard of credit cards offering airline miles, but checking and savings accounts? Yep, even those who insist on cash can earn miles.

5 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Employee Retirement Accounts

More than half of American small business employees don't have a workplace retirement plan. Here's why your small business should offer one.

Start 2012 Off Right With 5 Tax-Wise To-Dos

Help get your 2012 tax year off to a good start by taking a few simple tax and finance steps.

14 Tasty and Cheap Meals for One

Dinner for one? Yes, please! Enjoy a delicious dish — and time to yourself — with these recipes specifically crafted for solo dining.

5 Essential Facts Women Should Know Before Asking for a Raise

Don't wait for your employer to close the earnings gap. Know your worth, find your confidence, and spearhead change with a clear ask.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/28, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Saving on Graduation Season! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Charitable giving - get a receipt

After the good-hearted decision to make a charitable donation, do some good for yourself and get a receipt! You can't deduct without one!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 2/9, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win $200

Topic: How People Land in Debtsville. Join chat for chance to win $200 in prizes! Use #WBChat to participate!

6 Reasons Why Financial Planning Isn't Just for the Wealthy

Financial planning doesn't care how much money you make. You still need to do it.

Best Money Tips: Quick Cheats to Save Time

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save time, fix furniture, and use rubber bands.

Frugal Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Spring

Before you start spending your savings on a new spring wardrobe, try these suggestions to stay in style on a budget.

7 Ways Being Single is Better for Your Bank Account

Being single on February 14 can be a real bummer, but look on the bright side: Your bank account will love you for it.

Fifteen Minutes of ...

One day when i was in fourth grade, my parents sat me down at the dining room table. Their faces were very concerned and it all seemed very serious; I thought I was in trouble. [more]

Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Boost House Value

Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to boost house value, counterfeit vs. real goods, and tax tips for the unemployed.

3-Ingredient Instant Pot Recipes That Fit Any Budget

Take the guesswork out of dinner with an instant pot and these easy three-ingredient recipes.

20% drop in US CD sales shows the power of the music fan

I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]