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If you're stressed about making dinner, paying someone to plan your meals can be worth the cost in reducing stress — and it can reduce your grocery bill.
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One of the great things about being a blogger for Wisebread is that I have a large community of people to call on for help and advice when I need it. So far I've rarely called on your sage advice, but today is different. [more]
8 Ways to Build Your Financial Self Esteem
Feeling down about money can keep us from taking smart financial steps. Go for these small wins and get back in the game.
Ouch! 5 Ways to Make Paying for the Dentist Less Painful
Going to the dentist is unpleasant enough — don't make it worse by skipping some easy to reach savings.
How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination
Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.
The Freedom of a Debt-Free Life
Living in debt can be like living in a cage. Discover the freedom of breaking free.
Best Money Tips: Retirement Questions People Forget to Ask
Today we found some stellar articles on important (but often forgotten) retirement questions, easy part-time jobs, and work-life balance tips.
9 Modern Home Improvements That Add Thousands to Your Listing
Could your home use a little TLC? These modern makeovers will add serious resale bang to your buck.
Tactics for avoiding the thumbprint-for-cash request
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Best Money Tips: 21 Money Mistakes to Avoid
Today we found some great articles on money mistakes to avoid, apps to help you save at the supermarket, and tasty tailgating recipes.
7 Fun, Frugal Vacations for People Over 30
You're so over the party-hard vacay spots of your youth. Ready for a fun, frugal, and sophisticated adventure? Start here!
8 Office Mistakes Everyone Makes But Doesn't Talk About
Shake your head all you want, we know you're guilty of these office faux pas. We all are!
Avoid Dinner Stress: Pay Someone to Plan Your Meals
If you're stressed about making dinner, paying someone to plan your meals can be worth the cost in reducing stress — and it can reduce your grocery bill.
Best Money Tips: Items Every Home Needs
Today we found some stellar articles on handy items every home needs, how not to handle sudden wealth, and how to reduce student debt.
The Stock Market Has Been Really Tough on These 10 Industries
Let's face it — this past August was a terrible month for stocks. Here's a look at the industries that performed the worst.
Save Thousands by Buying a Timeshare on the Secondary Market
A timeshare can be a frugal way to take a vacation — especially if you buy directly from the current owner. Here's how.
5 Times You Should Demand a Raise
You want a raise, but when is it right to ask for one? Here are five times you've definitely earned a pay bump — and are likely to get it.
Optical Illusions That Make You Fatter and Your Wallet Lighter
One of my best friends told me that the key to food portion sizes was this: "Eat from small plates, drink from taller glasses." And optical illusions are at the root of it.
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Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Stay on Schedule
Today we found smart ways to stay on schedule, ways to stretch your employee benefits dollars, and surprising things you can do with tea bags.
5 Ways Restaurant Apps Hurt Your Wallet
Coupons, easy ordering — restaurant apps make it a snap to get your bite on. Just beware the sneaky tricks that can take a bite out of your budget.