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Here at Wise Bread, we know that couch-sharing services, such as Couch Surfing, can save you money when traveling. As good as this sounds, many have reservations about hosting stra
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I had been thinking about shedding my landline for a while. I was attached to the convenience for a long time and, more recently, unlimited calls for one price in the United States
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Why invest in the stock market?
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
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If only the family of 22-year-old Minnesotan Stephanie Smith had known to ask a few simple questions of the local grocer before buying ground beef, Stephanie might not be paralyzed
How to Host a Traveler: 13 Tips to Keep it Safe, Easy, and Cheap
Here at Wise Bread, we know that couch-sharing services, such as Couch Surfing, can save you money when traveling. As good as this sounds, many have reservations about hosting stra
Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know
Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen
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Living Without A Landline
I had been thinking about shedding my landline for a while. I was attached to the convenience for a long time and, more recently, unlimited calls for one price in the United States
Could you profit from Obama and Geithner's toxic assets plan?
This week the United States Treasury announced the Legacy Loans Program. The program is meant to be a partnership between the government and private investors to clear "toxic" ass
10 Awesome Sites to Shop for Affordable, Cool Jewelry
Whether you're dressing up or down, these sites have jewelry that doesn't cost a lot, but looks like a million bucks.
How to Survive (And Perhaps Thrive) On a Teacher's Salary
In today’s economic climate, many people would be grateful to have any kind of salary, but it’s a fact that many teachers and other service professionals have always been strugglin
5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 11/22
Today's deals include 60% off Transcend flash memory and drives, 45% off Energizer Max alkaline batteries, $15 Superhero Aprons, and more!
5 Things You Need to Know When Renting-to-Own a Home
Rent-to-own can be a lifeline for those with poor credit. Before snagging the keys to your soon-to-be dream home, brush up on what you need to know.
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes While Rebuilding Your Credit
It takes hard work to give your credit score a kick in the pants. Don't sabotage it with these five screw-ups.
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Kids
When you have children, Valentine's Day isn't always about flowers and romance, but it can still be fun.
12 Foods You Must Add to Your Diet This Year
It's not often you hear a New Year's resolution that includes the words "eat more." But with these healthy foods, that's precisely what you should do.
The 5 Best Pet Flea Medications
Keeping your pets flea-free during the summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pet flea medications and those pesky fleas will remain at bay.
47 Simple Ways To Waste Money
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7 Habits of Extremely Punctual People
Being punctual makes you look reliable — and it means your life is low-stress too. Discover seven ways you can improve your punctuality.
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Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
24 Helpful Travel Hacks to Make Flying Stress-Free
From drop-off at the curb to touchdown at your destination, flying is filled with stress inducers. Take the edge off with some simple relaxers.