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8 Ways Retailers Use Big Data to Track You

Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.

Ask the Readers: Are Rebates Worth It? (Your Chance to win $10!)

Do you rebate? Are you smart about it? Do you buy stuff you don't even want or need so that you can eventually recoup all your money? Or do you avoid the practice altogether. We

Best Money Tips: Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids on Spring Break

Today we found some fantastic articles on cheap things to do with your kids on spring break, costly mistakes taxpayers make, and smart ways to use extra cash.

How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After Losing Everything

Money setbacks happen. Even when it feels like you've lost everything, you can rebuild.

5 Painless Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill

Dial in to these smart bill-lowering tactics, and watch your cell phone bill get a whole lot smaller.

Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?

Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.

9 Hidden Health Benefits of Living on the East Coast

The East Coast may not boast year-round sunshine, but there are all sorts of hidden health benefits to living in this part of the U.S.

9 Amazing DIY Lamps You Want in Your House

If you can't find an affordable lamp that's perfect for your space, make one! These nine easy lamp projects can get you started.

Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors

There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo

Best Money Tips: America's Biggest Rip-offs

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share the biggest ripoffs in America, how you can save money by skipping soap, and why shade trees are a smart investm

Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?

There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!

Best Money Tips: 5 Little Wins That Improve Your Day

Today we found articles on little wins that will improve your day, cruise hacks to get the most out of your trip, and tips for looking good on a budget.

Best Money Tips: How to Survive Holiday Budget Busters

Today we found articles on ways to survive holiday budget busters, tips to slash your spending on technology, and tricks to save on winter expenses.

The 5 Best Pet Cameras

Keeping track of your pet's adventures isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these pet cameras and you'll get a peek into their world.

CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan

Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortg

8 Classic Toys That Won Christmas

While you're camped out on the sidewalk hoping to lay your hands on the right Hatchimal, consider these eight ultra-fun classic toys that may be just as hard to come by.

The 6 Best Workouts for Building Muscle Fast

Tried of getting sand kicked in your face? Then hit the gym and bulk up with one of these body-building exercises.

Will Your Brand Boycott Actually Make a Difference?

A boycott may make you feel like you're fighting the good fight. Just don't expect to win.

You've Been Saving Money All Wrong. Here's Why

Saving money doesn't have to mean living like a monk. Understand the right and the wrong ways to feather your nest egg.

This Is the Secret to Buying Electronics for Cheap

New gadgets are great — except for the price. But if you don't mind doing some homework, you can get recent-vintage gear at a great discount.