Giving a gift that doesn't suck is not easy. Instead of focusing on the same old gift ideas, how about trying something that has the potential to change the person's life? It can b
In the past couple of months, two clients have landed great jobs in the midst of the worst employment climate in decades. The secret to their successes, I believe, were delivering
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At age 33, I've had Botox injected between my eyebrows to eliminate an annoying frown line. It turns out that it makes me happier, and there is science behind it.
Recently, my sister announced her engagement. Her announcement made me think more and more about how important it is to discuss finances early on in a relationship. It also sp
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you tips for surviving a horrible job, the 12 things every Italian kitchen should have, and how to make a knotted sc
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Coping Mechanisms for a Spender-Saver Relationship
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5 Loan Options for Those With Good Credit
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What's better than saving on a purchase? Purchasing a product or service — for less — that saves you money over time!
Pay with a Selfie: How Safe Are the New Ways to Pay?
Smile! You just paid with a selfie. How safe are these trendy new ways to spend, anyway?
18 Times in Life When Less Is More
From food to Facebook, and everything in between, you really could stand to do with less. Sometimes a LOT less.
Best Money Tips: 5 Tips for Those Working in a Job They Hate
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Startup Capital with Fewer Strings: A Look at Royalty Based Financing
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How to Winterize Your Home for Maximum Savings
Winterize your home with simple repair and maintenance tasks to keep cost low and your home safe during the cold months of the year.
10 Things You Should Do Now to Get Your Finances in Order for the Holidays
Get an early start on the holidays planning by fixing your finances. That way, you'll have one less resolution to make when the New Year arrives.
Best Money Tips: Job Fair Tactics
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