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15 Ways to Prevent Your Smartphone From Wasting Data

It's so easy to use up your available data and go over your monthly plan. Here are some clever ways to keep that from happening.

8 Money Moments That Should Be On Everyone's Bucket List

A bucket list doesn't have to be all swimming with dolphins and climbing mountains. Use one to help you make big strides with your money, too.

5 Workouts (Besides CrossFit) That May Actually Be Hurting You

CrossFit isn't the only routine to come under scrutiny lately, so make sure that if you're doing one of these workouts, you at least understand the risks.

Wantable: Designer Accessories at Discount Prices

Wantable allows you to purchase designer fashion and beauty products at a discount, but is this service worth the $40 cost? Open a box with this Wise Bread blogger to find out!

All About Deflation

Deflation is back in the news, and for good reason: It's a real risk.  

15 Life Hacks for College Students (or Anyone Else Trying to Save Money)

Making ends is tough for students — or anybody else on a tight budget. Get inventive and start solving everyday problems without spending a lot.

The Best Times of Year to Travel Anywhere

It's a big world — no matter when you have time to travel, you're sure to find a wonderful place to visit, Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall.

Getting Started in Indoor Cycle Class

Want to exercise during the winter months? Indoor cycling classes are great whether you're a hardcore bike-rider or you never graduated from training wheels.

The 5 Best Bluetooth Mice

Are you an active computer user who's always on-the-go? If so, these Bluetooth computer mice deserve a spot in your mobile computing arsenal.

6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative

Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?

Dropping the Price of Gas to $2.50 a Gallon in a Week

Could a few well-chosen words by President Obama cause the price of oil, and therefore gasoline, drop sharply in just a few days? It's worth a thought.

6 Little Stressors You Can Easily Eliminate Today

Lots of little annoyances can add up to serious stress. Cut out those small sources of stress to fret less and enjoy life more.

7 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Jack Frost has left his calling card on the nation's roads. Is your rig ready for winter?

5 Reasons Why You (Yes, YOU!) Need an Advance Care Directive

It's easy to avoid planning for critical health care needs, but an Advance Directive really will ease the burden on you — and your loved ones.

The 7 Most Successful Women Investors

The world of finance is dominated by men with big portfolios. Learn how these seven women succeeded despite the odds.

8 Supposedly Unhealthy Foods That Are Actually Good for You

Oh go ahead, have another cup of coffee — it's good for you! Find out what other foods you can go ahead and stop avoiding now, too.

5 Career Tactics That Are Actually Holding You Back

We all want to impress the boss and get ahead (or at least get a raise). Make sure your efforts at advancement aren't actually pushing you back.

The 5 Worst Career Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them

Rising up the corporate ladder is harder than ever — more so if you stumble on a rung or two. Are you making any of these career mistakes?

The Recession Glossary

Insource? Bleisure? Double-dip? The recession has generated a lot of new terms. Learn what they all mean in this recession glossary.

Recession Survivor: Would You Eat Bugs and Roadkill to Cut the Grocery Bill?

It's not a reality show gimmick. Two dudes are in the news for money-saving menus that include badgers found along the side of the highway and grasshopper patties.