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Is a Balance Transfer Offer a Good Deal?
Balance transfer credit cards can be a good way to consolidate debt. Here's what you need to know before signing the dotted line.
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.
14 Unexpected Uses for Sugar
You can do a lot more with a sack of sugar than sweeten your tea and bake some cookies. Read on to learn 14 other ways sugar can enrich your life.
50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself Right Now
We all feel down sometimes. Break out of that rut with these 50 strategies for feeling better fast!
10 Things Interviewers Really Want to Know When They Ask These Questions
Learn to read the truth behind these common job interview questions, so you can respond with the answers that get you hired.
15 Ways to Suck Up at Work That Won't Make You Feel Slimy
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
How to Manage Your Money — No Budgeting Required
Nobody likes budgeting. Here's how to keep track of your money without one.
10 Foods With the Most Bang for Your Buck
It's easy to buy a lot of calories for little (just eat junk food). Guess what? It's also easy to buy a lot of nutrition for a little money.
6 Ways to Save Money on iPads, iPhones, and Macs
Want to buy a sleek Mac laptop or a cool iPad but don't want to pay full price? Fear not — there are actually ways to save money on Apple products.
Zen and the Art of Hiding Money
Saving money can require a change in both your outlook and your techniques. Here's how to get zen about money and force yourself to save.
8 Signs You Desperately Need a New Credit Card
You may want a new credit card, but do you need one? Here's how to tell.
Credit Card Signatures Are Going Away — Should You Be Worried?
Major credit card networks are eliminating the need for signatures at the point of sale. What does that mean for you?
Life Is Like Investing in the Stock Market
When life throws us curve balls, we can look to an unlikely source of inspiration to help us get through — our investments.
5 Most Affordable Gym Memberships
These five gyms will let you work up a sweat without spending a fortune.
47 Free Things to Do Across the U.S.
See the country without putting a dent in your budget by checking out these fabulous and free activities all over the U.S.
How to Ace Your Next Coffee Interview
More and more employers are interviewing prospects in less formal settings. Here's how to shine at your meeting without spilling any coffee.
9 Dollar Store DIY Projects to Try Out
Get your craft on for less with these fun and inexpensive projects for accessories, home decorations, and more.
25 Essential Tricks for Quick and Easy Cleaning
Who has time to clean? Get your place ship shape in a hurry with this collection of clever cleaning shortcuts.
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl
I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home