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9 Essential Personal Finance Skills to Teach Your Kid Before They Move Out

Your child is ready to leave the nest. Have you armed them with the right money skills they need to flourish?

From Dumpster Diving to Garage Sales, Turning Trash Into Cash

Learn how one dedicated recycler earned $1,200, paid her tuition, repaired her furniture, and financed her wedding with discarded stuff she found.

Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Garden?

Tell us whether you have a garden and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Second Home in Retirement

A vacation home is a lifetime dream. For retirees, living the dream comes with an extra dose of reality.

10 Great Reasons to Drink Wine

Wine's great taste is reason enough to drink a glass or two. But if you need more to justify that drink, consider these 10 health benefits.

12 Gross Jobs That Pay Pretty Well

Sure, the ick-factor is high, but so is the pay. If you've got a strong stomach, we've got a job — or 12 — for you!

Get the Most From Your Airline Miles in These 5 Overlooked Cities

You worked hard for your miles! Make them take you further by traveling to these five overlooked world cities.

25 Simple Ways to Change Up Your Routine and Love Your Day

Stuck in a rut? Get out with these 25 ways to shake up your day and make it great!

Selling Your Home: 17 Ways to Prepare Your House for Inspection Success

You want to sell your house, right? Then read this list — or risk your home failing inspection.

Want to Keep Your Disposable Razor Blades Sharp? Use Your Arm

With these two tricks, you can keep one disposable razor blade sharp and ready-to-use for five months or more.

9 Good Reasons to Choose a Credit Union Instead of a Bank

We're big fans of credit unions at Wise Bread, and once you get a look at this list of reasons why, you will be too!

The 5 Best Bottle Brushes

Keeping bottles clean isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these bottle brushes and your bottles will remain bacteria-free.

How to Deal When You Hate Your New Job

There's just one little problem with your new gig — you hate it. Deep breaths. Here's what you need to do.

13 Seasonal Dishes for Your Next Fall Feast

When the weather turns cool, bring on the warmth with these delicious and easy fall recipes fit for a crowd — including drinks!

6 Job Myths Boomers Should Stop Believing

Age is just a number. And if you're a baby boomer, you have to stop believing the myths that can keep you from great jobs later in life.

25 Healthy Changes You Can Make Today

There are myriad ways to increase health and happiness without spending a bunch of money. Here are 25 of them that you can implement right away.

7 Things Your Credit Report Does NOT Include

Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.

17 Ways to Use Old Newspaper

When you're done reading, your use of the newspaper is just beginning. From crafts to cleaning and more, discover how to get more from your daily news.

5 Simple Ways to Live Rent-Free

Housing isn't cheap, especially if you're broke. But with some creativity and some gumption, you can put a roof over your head for nothing.

4 Ways to Beat Debit Card Fees

Big banks are beginning to institute monthly fees for using their debit cards. Thankfully, there are several ways to avoid paying out. Find out how.