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8 Ways to Stay Upbeat on Your Job Hunt
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New Income Based Federal Student Loans Repayment Plan - Can You Benefit?
This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some
6 Terrible Money Situations You Need to Stop Getting Yourself Into
Some money woes are unavoidable — but some are. It's high time to stop putting yourself in these terrible spending situations.
8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter
So much clutter is stuff that seems important, but really isn't. Give your things this quiz, and if they don't pass, it's time to let them go.
Personal or Business? Parameters for Choosing a Credit Card
If you own a business, and would like to enjoy the benefits of a business card, there are a few considerations you may want to be aware of.
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Are we there yet? Who cares when the car is filled with delicious — and healthy — snacks and treats like these!
What’s Your Budget Personality?
What's your budget personality? Find out here!
New Home Loan Rules Will Take Effect on July 30, 2009
If you are in the process of buying a new primary residence or second home, or considering refinancing a loan, a new set of federal consumer protection rules taking effect on July
7 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud While Traveling
It's easy to get discombobulated when traveling. Follow these simple rules to card security, and your credit will stay combobulated the whole way.
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Acknowledge You Have a Problem with Debt
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Want to Master Your Debt? Think Like a Maze Runner
The path to the debt-free life is challenging, but so liberating once you get there. Kind of like a maze!
Cost of Rearranging the Furniture - $0. New Living Room - Priceless.
They say a change is as good as a rest. Well, they're right. My wife and I have had the same living room layout since we moved into our home. As our home is small, we just assumed
5 Hotel Room Booking Tools Every Frugal Traveler Should Know
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez shares some great frugal travel tools on TV — and right here, too, just in case you can't tune in.
Should You Borrow Student Loan Money From Amazon Prime?
Don't be tempted by Amazon Prime's student loan "deal" until you know all the facts.
Are Most Businesses Going Green Just to Save Some Green?
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6 Dumb Places You’re Leaving Your Money
Cash is king… when it comes to keeping you broke. Once you have an emergency fund, start hiding your cash where it can grow, too.
6 Easy Ways to Get Free Travel
Travel doesn't have to be expensive, in fact, you can see the world for free if you know where to look.
Career Advice: Act Like You Own The Place
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4 Foolproof Ways to Protect Your Money From Inflation
Inflation may not be as taxing as it once was, but it still chips away at your money. Here's how to keep more of what's yours, for longer.