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A Better Way to Rank America's Colleges

How should an American University be judged? By how well it serves the public good in three fundamental ways.

For the Best Deals of the Year, Shop Labor Day and Skip Black Friday

Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.

Best Money Tips: How to Change Your Career

Today we found helpful articles on how to change your career, unhealthy habits that form when you’re trying to be healthy, and minimalist packing tips for your next trip.

Best Credit Cards for Cruises

Start planning for your next cruise vacation with these credit cards.

Get In Gear For The New Year: 5 Tips For Making Resolutions

The New Year is infamous when it comes to resolutions — not because most people manage to turn over a new leaf but because we declare big goals, work towards them for a few months

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at BJ's Wholesale Club

Today we found helpful articles on ways to save big at BJ’s Wholesale Club, train hacks for your next trip, and health snacks that actually work against you.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 09/24

Today's great deals include 50% off on white denim, 60% off women's New Balance shoes, 50% off Emmy award nominees and winners, 60% off Kingston Solid State Drives, and more!

17 Cheap Ways to Dress Up Your Garden

Give your outdoor living space a little low-cost love this summer. No trips to the home and garden store required.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 10/3, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: The Government Shutdown! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

7 Signs It's Time to Break Up With Your Credit Cards

When your credit card starts burning a hole in your pocket, it's time to re-think the convenience of carrying plastic.

What's Your Financial Philosophy? What It Means To Live Below Your Means

I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c

Best Money Tips: Squeeze Extra Savings Out of Your Paycheck

Today we found some great articles on squeezing extra savings out of your paycheck, benefits of being self-motivated, and retirement planning.

10 Places to Go for Inspiration

Got a problem at work? Need to find a new creative project or hobby? Get up, get out, and go find your muse in one of these inspiring places.

Financial Decisions of Young Adults: Highlights from Our Chat With Rutgers

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on financial decisions of young adults!

8 Money Lessons I Learned Selling Office Supplies

Working at an office supply superstore teaches more than just the price of pens. Find out what one Wise Bread writer learned during a first summer job.

4 Financial Reasons to Keep Your Political Views Private

These days, sharing political views is as easy as hitting "Enter." But the aftermath can be much greater than a heated debate.

Make a List and Check It Twice to Save Money and Reduce Fraud Risk During the Holidays

This holiday season, take a page out of Santa's book and make a list and check it twice to save big bucks.

6 Ways to Convince a Store Clerk to Give You a Deal

Sometimes, you just have to know the right questions to ask in order to score a great deal.

Here's What You Should Know About Bitcoin

Bitcoin — the online, electronic currency — has been in the news a lot lately, but it's still mysterious to most of us. Learn what it is and if it fits into your lifestyle.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 11/14

Today's deals include $0.99 Kindle Comics, 60% off Kenneth Cole Reaction Leather Messenger Bag, 50% off Women's Pajama Bottoms, and more!