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I'm not sure how many of you watch the news or read the news blogs on a daily basis. I know I can't, it's way too depressing to do every day. But when I saw that George W. Bush, ou
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Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi
Today we found ways to find your dream job in 2016, how to know if your holiday spending is out of control, and financial conversations to have before the end of the year..
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It's A Small (And Changing) World After All
It's easy to stick our heads in the sand and say that the answer to "Life, The Universe, and Everything" is 42. But we all very well know that the world we live in is
Should George W. Bush write for Wisebread?
I'm not sure how many of you watch the news or read the news blogs on a daily basis. I know I can't, it's way too depressing to do every day. But when I saw that George W. Bush, ou
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!
Hobo Living Made Easy
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16 Ways to Host an Oktoberfest Party on the Cheap
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Urban Composting - It CAN be done!
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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.
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.
Best Money Tips: Save Money and Have Fun During the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money and having fun at the holidays, ways to save $1 a day, and steps to make your money last a lifetime.
Stockpiling Is Rarely the Answer
Stockpiling for an emergency might seem like a good (and frugal) idea. But in reality, your time and money is probably better spent.
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.
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I have a theory about sleep. My theory is this: everyone who routinely uses an alarm clock suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. Using an alarm clock a few times a year (to c
12 Proactive Things You Can Do Right Now
You don't need a list of resolutions to start living a better life. Start today with these simple steps that can lead to a happier and healthier you.
6 Ways to Automate Credit Card Payments and Rewards
Make your credit card rewards work for you by automating them, as well as your monthly payments so you never have to pay a late fee.
How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
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Best Money Tips: Little Things That Make Life Easier
Today we found little things that make life easier, everyday habits to reach your financial goals, and ways to rekindle your passion for work.
Best Money Tips: How to Find Your Dream Job in 2016
Today we found ways to find your dream job in 2016, how to know if your holiday spending is out of control, and financial conversations to have before the end of the year..
4 Mortgage Secrets Only Your Broker Knows
Don't let your mortgage lender hold out on you! They're in on these secrets — and they could save you big.