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8 Signs Your Retirement Is on Track

You've been pumping money into your retirement accounts, but how do you know if you're on the right track? If these signs ring true, you're doing just fine.

5 Fun Activities to Stimulate Your Brain

If you feel like you've been in a slump, it might be because your brain is bored. Break out with one of these fun activities!

7 Reasons You Are More Than Your Credit Score

You're broke. Your credit score stinks. But guess what? You're still you.

Book Review - In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue by Lauren Weber

In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue is a book that explores the morality and practicality of being frugal from the beginnings of America to 2009. The a

The Law (of) Suits: Insurance for Men

If you are of working age and not independently wealthy through some sort of athletic ability, pop song, technological innovation or government bailout or defense contract, you nee

How to Store Herbs to Make Them Last Longer and Taste Better

Herbs too often lose flavor before use, which means wasted herbs and money. Keep your herbs fresher longer with some simple storage tricks.

How to Finish Something Hard

Sometimes, life is just hard. There has to be a way to approach difficulty that both gets things done and allows us space to care for ourselves and those around us.

Easy Budgeting for First Time Singles

Single living has its own budgeting quirks. Here's how to get off to the right solo start.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Give? (Chance to win $20!)

Many people are making resolutions to give back to their communities and charitable organizations that have impacted their lives. Others are responding to the calls for aid in Hait

9 Ways to Make Job Recruiters Come to You

Professional recruiters are always on the lookout for good candidates for quality jobs. Make sure you're doing the right things to get noticed.

10 Reasons You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Now

The holidays are coming, but they're still far enough away that we don't have to think about shopping yet. Right? Actually…that's not the case.

15 Great Things You Could Do If You Just Got Rid of Your Debt

Everybody knows debt is terri-bad for finances and futures. But do you realize exactly how many wonderful things you could do if you were debt-free?

6 Money Moves You Can Make While Stuck in an Endless TSA Line

Corralled into a never-ending TSA line? Put your boredom to work and make these money moves while you wait.

11 Freedoms You Gain by Spending Less

Want to live free of clutter, stress, strife, and want? Cut your spending and bank the savings! Here are 11 things you can enjoy when you do.

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Be a Cheap Drunk with Taste

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we spill some tips for sipping wine and other spirits for a little less than what you'd expect. Plus, we share the

5 Money Ratios to Live By

These five money ratios answer questions about spending on housing, saving, engagement rings, retirement, and investing.

Tips From a Hostage Negotiator That Anyone Can Use

The next time you buy a car (or another negotiable purchase), try thinking like a hostage negotiator to get the best deal.

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Best Money Tips: Ways to Eat Well on the Cheap

Today we found some fantastic articles on eating well on the cheap, saving on airline fees, and the best and worst cities for savers.

Sun Screens Can Really Cost You – By the Ounce or By the Tumor

Some sunscreens might not do everything they claim to. Here's how to make sure your skin is actually protected.