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The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
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Tax Deductions to Start Thinking About Now
Tax deductions can save you a lot, but who wants to worry about them during the holidays? Here's what to do now to prepare for the end of the year.
8 Things You Should Always Buy Used
Sure, who doesn't love that new car smell? But for cars and these other seven things, you'll save mega bucks buying used.
Free Books: Little Libraries That Build Community and Save You Money
Around the world people are creating their own book exchanges. Learn how to find them, score cheap books, and meet your neighbors.
Enter to Win Your Share of $500 in SmartyPig’s August Giveaway!
Don't miss your chance to win $500 in SmartyPig’s Giveaway for Wise Bread Readers!
The 5 Best Cities for Starting Over
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Series I and Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds
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Flashback Friday: 55 Brilliant Ways to Turn Your Junk Into Cash
One person's trash can also be that same person's extra cash. Here's how to do it right.
9 Ways Life Is Wonderful When You Swap Your Car for a Bike
Go on two wheels to save your money, time, and sanity. Life is so much better when you opt for pedal power.
6 Ways to Travel When You Have Student Loans
With smart money management, anyone can hit the road — even with student loan debt.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
8 Sneaky Ways You're Being Upsold
If you have money to spend, chances are, it's going to get spent — especially if you stumble into any of these upsell opportunities.
Which Beauty Subscription Boxes Are Worth the Cost?
So many beauty subscription boxes to choose from, so little time. But we're here to help!
23 Frugal Living Resolutions Anyone Can Master
As the Champagne pops and the confetti flies, why not make some resolutions you can really keep this year?
6 Things the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know About Them
The IRS probably won't ever audit you. Learn why that's the case, along with five other surprising facts about the government tax collectors.
Best Money Tips: How to Organize Dresser Drawers
Today, we share tips for organizing dresser drawers, a way to help you keep your cool, and advice for college students living on a budget.
12 Tricks That Make You Look Skinnier (Without Being Skinnier)
Look your best even when you aren't feeling your best with a few clever shape-shifting tricks.
The 5 Best Portable Fans
Staying cool during a hot summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these portable fans and you'll keep the sweat away everywhere you go.
8 Dumb Little Things Holding You Back From a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are hard. Are you making yours harder with any of these little relationship spoilers?
11 Ways to Update Peanut Butter and Jelly
PB&J is quick, easy, and delicious. But even the most ardent peanut-butter-and-jelly lovers can get bored by eating the same three ingredients.
8 Secrets to a Debt-Free Holiday Season
The holidays should be about family and fun and celebration — not about acquiring debt. Here's how to enjoy the former while avoiding the latter.