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Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?

About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g

When Do I Need to Buy Life Insurance?

Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends buying life insurance if someone you love would be in financial trouble if you weren't around.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Dish?

Tell us about your favorite holiday dish and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Homeownership: Highlights from Our Chat With Scott Matteson from Michigan State University

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Scott Matteson from Michigan State University Extension on homeownership!

What Makes You the Expert?

Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance

Get More Money for Your Stuff With These Retail Secrets

If the big-box retailers can move boatloads of inventory with these pricing secrets, then you can, too.

Best Money Tips: Electile Dysfuntion

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week's posts share why being nice saves you money, how to save on dining out, how much to put into your retirement savings,

Menu Planning Backwards and Forwards

We all know it saves time and money to plan a weekly dinner menu. You're also more likely to eat a healthy diet and less likely to cop out and pick up a Big Mac, because you know y

Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget

Today we found some great articles on money-saving tips people forget about, why you need renter's insurance, and reducing the cost of a college education.

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Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Money Quickly

Today we found some stellar articles on making money quickly, teaching kids to grocery shop frugally, and frugal ways to end a bad day on a good note.

How to Plan Your Garden

So, here it is, time to start thinking about and planning your spring and summer vegetable garden! There are several factors to consider before planting your garden.

Best Money Tips: A Pocket-Sized Guide to Financial Success

Today we found some fantastic articles on a pocket-sized guide to financial succses, negotiating deals, and sneaky ways to save on rent.

Could you save money by subscribing to an addictive game?

During the Christmas break my husband and I went to dinner with some of his friends from high school. One couple we spoke with told us that they are trying to save money for a dow

Ask The Readers: Who Are Your Favorite Personal Finance Gurus?

Tell us about your favorite personal finance gurus and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: What to Expect at Memorial Day Sales

Today we found helpful articles on what you can expect from this year’s Memorial Day sales, items you should never buy new, and ways to use up “old” food.

How to Get Yourself Into Debt

Rarely will you stumble across an article that actually tells you how to get into debt. It's time to end the discrimination and give people who want to get into debt a list of tips

Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits

Even if you are laid off, your employer can challenge your right to receive benefits.

Flashback Friday: 53 Beauty Hacks You Have to Try This Summer

Looking to master those beachy waves and keep your skin sunburn-free this summer? These beauty hacks will help.

The Lazy Mom's Guide to Eczema Care

I found out a little too late that eczema can scar your kids. So I've developed a protocol that even the laziest moms can follow to keep mild-to-moderate eczema at bay.