There is no quicker way to derail a decent budget than having to buy unexpected gifts. Learn how to make your own Gift Calendar so you can steer clear of the cash crunch, organize
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc
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You can't switch on the TV or click open a web browser without running into The Rock. Find out how much that visibility is worth -- and what you can learn from it.
The $8000 first time homebuyer's tax credit is set to expire on November 30th. This means that those who want to take advantage of this refundable credit have only a couple months
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
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How will the new credit card rules affect consumers?
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Many of Bernie Madoff's clients said "I thought he was my friend." Find out if your adviser is a friendly, but unscrupulous salesman and not the ethical adviser he should be.
11 Things You Can Do on Your Lunch Break to Change Your Life
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6 Money Lessons We Could All Learn From Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
You can't switch on the TV or click open a web browser without running into The Rock. Find out how much that visibility is worth -- and what you can learn from it.
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Should the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit be Expanded and Extended?
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6 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Money Master
Inner peace isn't just for your health. Mindfulness and patience could be the key to unlocking good financial management.
12 No-Bake Holiday Treats That Won't Bust Your Budget
Stay within your holiday budget and save both time and energy with these delicious, easy to make treats, no baking required.
Book Review: Confronting Collapse
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5 Money Lessons From the Third World
My family moved to Papua New Guinea, and the money lessons we've received have been important, surprising, and priceless.
Guacamole, Wine, and 23 Other Surprisingly Refreshing Popsicle Recipes
Why settle for a fudgsicle when you can have a Sriracha-fudgsicle? Try that and a bunch more fun summertime popsicles.
The One Tool That Assures You Never Pay Too Much for Groceries
Don't just guess that an advertised price is a deal — track prices on frequent purchases over time so you know when a deal really is a deal.