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What the New Credit Card Formula Means for Your Wallet

FICO has a new formula for determining credit scores, and it should help borrowers. Find out how it might help you, too.

5 Frugal, Non-Depressing Ways to Spend NYE

Don't let the hype around New Year's Eve spoil your budget — or your mood. Have a fun, non-spendy evening with people you care about.

6 Back-to-School Items You Can Sell For Extra Cash

When school supplies are in abundance in your home, what should you do? Sell 'em!

Best Money Tips: Tricks Your Grocer Doesn't Want You To Know

Today we found some great articles on price tricks your grocer doesn't want you to know, how to create breathing space in your budget, and insurance policies you shouldn't buy.

12 Amazing Home Buys Under $5

You wouldn't think $5 would buy much for the home these days, but these 12 useful things will solve hundreds of problems, inside and out.

11 Essential Documents You Should Keep in Your Safe

Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.

6 Foods Science Says Are Actually Making You Dumber

You are what you eat — and that goes for your brain, too. Are you making yourself dumber just by stuffing food in your face?

Unexpected Problems in a Business Sale

It's not unheard of for something to cause problems part way through a business sale, no matter how much time you have to prepare for the sale. But you can minimize the risk.

5 Ways to Make the Collections Process Easier

Collections are a fact of life when you run your own business. Sooner or later, you'll have to chase down a payment.

The Alarming Thing I Didn't Know About My Mammogram

An annual mammogram may not pick up cancer due to a surprisingly common condition. A Wise Bread blogger shares her story.

How to Help Your Parents Retire

Your parents have given you so much in life. Pay it forward by helping them plan their best retirement.

The 7 Best Cities for Frugal Foodies

Budget minded foodies don't have to trek to New York, Chicago, or San Francisco to find a great, affordable bite.

10 Kitchen Gadgets That Aren't Worth the Money

The next time you're in the kitchen utensil aisle, resist the urge to buy that strawberry stem remover. You already own a better tool for the job.

8 Affordable Destinations If You Wanna Get Spooked This Halloween

This Halloween, ditch the trick-or-treaters and treat yourself to something much more frightening — a terrifying trip to someplace famous for horror.

The Key to Workplace Success: Be an Energizer

What is the most important quality to determining employee success? According to author Robert Sutton, nothing is as crucial as "energy."

Best Money Tips: How to Add an Extra Hour to Your Day

Today we found some great articles on how to add an extra hour to your day, how to make your own Shamrock Shake, and the best websites to learn new languages.

5 Year-End Actions to Improve Your Business

These tax deductions won't just save you money; they'll help your business grow.

The 4 Best Alternatives to Delicious.com

If you want to transfer your saved data over to another Delicious-like service provider, I've listed four great services.

From Clammy to Clean: 9 Ways to Fight Mildew

If you live in an area that is damp, foggy, or humid, battling mildew gets pretty tiresome. Follow these tips to easily and cheaply fight this scourge.

5 Crucial Things You Should Know About Bonds

Boring and staid, bonds remain a fundamental piece of a well-made portfolio. Find out why you should add bonds to yours.