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Best Money Tips: Sell Your Skills as an Older Worker

Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.

4 Ways to Take a Frugal Grownup Spring Break

Spring break isn't just for college kids. Get wild on a budget and have your own grownup spring fling.

My Poverty-Fighting Superheroes

You never know -- your mild-mannered neighbor, co-worker, or long-time buddy may be a hero in the battle against poverty. He might prepare meals for the homeless; she might tutor a

You Don't Need a Retirement Plan — You Need a Financial Independence Plan

If planning for retirement is your primary financial goal, you may be doing it wrong.

Treat yourself to SELF with a free subscription

Quick deal to start the weekend off just right. SELF magazine is giving away FREE subscriptions to their popular women's publication. Covering everything from fitness and food to h

13 Smart Garage Sale Bargain Hunting Tricks

Garage sales can be full of amazing finds — and you'll bring home more of them if you come armed with these bargain hunting tricks.

8 Frugal and Refreshing Popsicles to Make This Summer

Leave the pricey sugary treats in the store freezer, and keep cool with these simple and frugal DIY ice pops instead.

Want to Cut Costs? Get Yourself a Frugal Filter (or Two)

If you follow this simple process, you'll be happier with your financial choices — and your life.

Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom

It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it

Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government

Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule

14 Things You Forget to Do Before Leaving for Vacation

Honey? I think I left the oven on.

Best Money Tips: Cash for Clunkers 2.0

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week’s assortment of treats comes to you with advice for junking your car, rocking your career, and brewing your own.

Tips and Tricks for Dealing with a Recalcitrant HMO

Most of us will, at one time or another, have to struggle with our insurance company over payment approval, referral approval, or any one of a myriad of other common issues. Here a

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

5 Politicians Who Struggled With Debt

Money woes can strike just about anyone, even those who would seek to lead us. Would you vote for these five debtors?

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!

5 Reasons Tax Prep Software May Be Right for You

I’ve been doing my own taxes for about 5 years now. Even as my needs have changed (I’ve gone from a simple 1040EZ to a more complex small business partnership structure), I’ve fou

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.

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.

Old Stuff: How to Kindly Receive and Reuse

Taking in free items can be a savvy, frugal move. Be on guard so that you won't be the not-so-proud owner of useless stuff.