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4 Tips for Making Resolutions Stick in the New Year

Almost everybody makes New Year's resolutions, and almost nobody keeps them for more than a few weeks. But resolutions can work — here's how.

The Coffee Cup Revolution: Let's Take a Stand!

Let's start an easy revolution. One in which you, me, and everybody else who frequents coffee shops can eliminate 23lbs of waste per year and save 18% of what goes into landfil

Best Money Tips: Dinner Recipes for $2 or Less

Today we found some fantastic articles on dinner recipes for $2 or less, where spending money could save you money, and resume red flags to avoid.

Divining Your Home’s Value, The Quick-and-Dirty Way

It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.

9 Investing Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask

Don't let pride get in the way of your financial education. When it comes to your money, it's dumb not to ask the basic questions first!

Book review: Farewell, My Subaru

There are a number of books now by people who set out to live a more local, more sustainable life, and wrote a book to document their experiences. Most of them approach the proble

2009 Entertainment Book Giveaway

As a special gift to one lucky Wise Bread reader, the publishers of Entertainment.com has given me a 2009 Entertainment Book to give away!

What to Do If You Didn't Save for Your Child's College

The best time to start saving for your child's education was 18 years ago. If you missed out, there are still ways to help them afford college.

Best Money Tips: Inspiration to Keep Saving Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on inspiration to keep saving money, getting a great performance review, and how to stop wasting half your day.

5 Difficult Conversations You Have to Have With Your Spouse

You know strong relationships are built on trust and openness, so make sure you discuss these five things with your partner.

The 5 Best Men’s Rain Boots

Keeping your feet dry on a rainy day isn't easy, but it can be. Just get any of these men's rain boots and your feet will remain warm and soak free.

4 Money Lessons We Can Learn From J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling knows a thing or two about muggle money struggles. After all, she once had her share.

Can a Little Inflation Be Good?

Let me jump to the end and say right at the start that I don't think so. However, there's a serious argument being made right now among economists and economic policy makers that h

When Your Employer Dumps You

Being dumped by your employer hurts as bad, or worse, than being dumped by a romantic interest. Learn how to handle being jilted by your job.

How Being Healthy Saves You Money (and Why Bad Health Habits Cost You)

You know you should have healthy habits, but they're hard to keep. But what if a healthy lifestyle could save you hundreds of dollars a year? Here's how.

Best Discount Store Credit Cards

Get even better deals when you use discount store credit cards.

The 5 Best Solar Chargers

Do your gadgets always run out of battery in the middle of the day? These five solar chargers let you use the sun to recharge them on the go.

Deconstructing the Deal

What are the best methods for scoring a good deal every time? Explore the seven ways to get a great bargain.

7 Savory Food Gifts

I love sweets, but by the time December gift-giving comes around, I can feel my cavities forming. Here are some savory alternatives to traditional sugary gifts.

4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Refurbished Appliances

Refurbed appliances can be a great deal — as long as you don't get taken.