I’ve seen several houses in my area go into foreclosure over the last 12 months. The economy and over-inflated housing prices, coupled with predatory lenders and some very bad deci
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
So he’s not a Heisman trophy winner — and she’s not MAXIM material. Your geeky mate is still perfect for you, so express your feeling with the perfect gift. We scoured the web in s
When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'
As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less lik
Some people are into deals. They collect and organize their coupons, they buy used, they negotiate with sellers. These are all good strategies, but they all take effort. This post
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When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
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Love Your Geek: 10 Romantic Gifts for Under $25
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Science Proves It: You NEED to Take a Vacation
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The 1-Cent Cell Phone Protector, and Other Hacks.
When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'
Escape the Economic In/Out Patient Care Cycle
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When Deals Matter
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How Do Bloggers Make Money? What Every Non-blogger Should Know
Today I’m going to give you some industry tips so you, as a consumer, know how bloggers make their money.