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Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.
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How to Throw the Most Fabulous (and Frugal) Baby Shower of all Time
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In Praise of Complainers: Why Complaining Is Good
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Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
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Preparing Financially for a Natural Disaster
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8 Surprising Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans
Get tough on student loan repayment with a little help from some unexpected places.
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Making sure you drink enough water each day isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these smart water bottles and you'll stay hydrated all day long.
7 Ways You Can Save Money On Prescription Medications
A much-needed Rx can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars. These programs can help you save.
Get Out of Debt Faster With the "Debt Snowflake"
Every dollar counts during debt repayment. Finding small savings or windfalls to put toward your debt can help you pay off your balances faster.
10 Critical Steps to Protect Your Data in the Cloud
Cloud backup services are easy to use — and easy to hack, it seems. Protect your personal data from prying eyes.
10 Financial Resolutions You Can Conquer Before New Year's
Don't wait for the ball to drop and the Champagne to pour; get cracking on these financial resolutions before the end of the year!
22 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.
The 5 Best Detangling Combs
Ouch! If your hair snags or pulls when you go to brush it, you need one of these five best detangling combs.
DIY - Silk Flower Brooch
In true Wise Bread fashion, learn how to make flower brooches yourself and save big.
7 Things Successful Millennials Do
Today's twenty-somethings face their own set of financial and career challenges, but the path to success has been the same for generations.
5 Financial Accomplishments Millennials Can Be Proud Of
Millennials get a bad rap. Financially speaking, however, they've done some great things.
25 Ways to Save $5 This Week
Small changes can make a big difference to your savings account. Jump-start your savings with these 25 easy ways to put away $5.
The 5 Best High Yield CDs
"High yield" does not describe many savings accounts and CDs these days, but these five banks offer the best yields currently available.