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Free Advertising: The Magic of Getting Media Attention

Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.

Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?

Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?

Best Money Tips: Get the Most for Your Money When Toy Shopping

Today we found some awesome articles on getting the most for your money when buying toys, planning your holiday budget, and fashion on a budget.

How to Sign Up for Health Care in 2018

Open enrollment to buy health insurance through the ACA starts on November 1. Here's what you need to know this year.

Unconventional Measures of Customer Service Excellence

Your customer service surveys and questionnaires may not be telling you what you need to know.

Is Bank of America’s $5 Monthly Debit Card Fee Just the Beginning?

Outraged, annoyed, or otherwise frustrated by Bank of America's new debit card fee? Learn why the bank is instituting the fee and what else might happen.

5 Cost Drivers To Help You Make Accurate Expense Projections

Employ cost drivers to prevent faulty overhead cost predictions from undermining your profit projection and planning efforts.

Can You Survive a Double Dip Recession?

Five questions you should be asking before the double dip arrives.

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Topic: Frugal lessons from our grandparents. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

10 Sandwiches Hearty Enough For Dinner

The humble sandwich just became your go-to for a quick, easy dinner. Try one of these delicious variations!

Get Paid Real Money From Virtual Work

Looking for a great work-from-home gig? Learn how to earn a living — or just extra income — as a virtual assistant.

How to Retire During a Recession

As the economy remains shaky, retirement can seem oh-so-unattainable. But there are ways to make it work — and even make your retirement enjoyable.

Putting Pinterest to Work for You

Pinterest, the interactive pinboard, is another social media platform gaining popularity. It's also another opportunity to get noticed and gain customers.

The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be: Are You Ready to Change?

If you're not planning ahead, you may have already fallen behind.

12 New Ways to Use Fresh Herbs in the Kitchen

Don't let your herb garden go to seed. Learn how to use and store your bounty all summer long — and beyond.

Best Money Tips: Save When Shopping for One

Today we found some great articles on ways to save when shopping for one, teaching kids financial responsibility, and the key to great investment returns.

Best Money Tips: Buy Organic on a Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to buy organic produce and meat on a budget, recovering from debt, and reasons to use a travel agent.

The Zeigarnik Effect and 7 Other Ways to Beat the Housekeeping Blahs

It's Wednesday and the novelty of keeping the place ship-shape has long since worn off. Stay motivated with a few tidy ways to fight chore fatigue.

Money Metaphors (You wouldn't punch a kitten, would you?)

Equating my money, emotionally, with something that I find dear and worthy of protection, may force me to treat my money with the respect it deserves.

Best Money Tips: Best Gifts for College Grads

Today we found some awesome articles on the best gifts for college grads, budget-friendly room revamps, and financial rules that work and don't work.