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How Cleaning Your Wallet Benefits You Financially

It is not quite time for spring cleaning, but if you are a slightly disorganized person like me you may benefit financially by cleaning your wallet or purse. Here are some reasons

Backdoor into the Roth IRA: You're Invited to the Tax-Free Party

Make too much for a Roth IRA? Don't fret, you still may have a chance to get in through the backdoor by using a nondeductible IRA then implementing a Roth IRA Conversion.

New Job? Don't Make These 7 Mistakes With Your Benefits

Congrats on the new gig! Before you start celebrating, make sure you aren't making these crucial mistakes with your new benefits.

How Will the Obama Middle Class Tax Credits Benefit You?

This week President Obama is announcing several tax credits for the middle class in his State of the Union speech. Here are some of the details on what the proposals are, and how t

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Sew a Button On Correctly

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you the skills to sew on a button, kill some cockroaches, or make a better breakfast!

This Is How You Decide If Dental Insurance Is Worth It

Dental insurance is not as generous as regular health insurance. Should you even bother? Sometimes. Find out here if it's right for you.

Throwback Thursday: 58 Best Thanksgiving Hacks Ever

Before you pop that turkey in the oven, make sure you check out our very best Thanksgiving hacks!

New Study Says You Should Spend Less on Kids Sports. Here's How.

Good news: spending less on your kid’s sports will actually make him better at them, according to new research. Now how to go about saving...

13 Easy Ways to Improve Your Brain

Keep your brain in top form with these easy — and fun — exercises and resources. Go ahead, get smarter!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/22, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: 2016 Finances in Review! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Flashback Friday: 76 New Year's Resolutions That'll Make 2017 Your Year

Time to say goodbye to 2016 forever and begin anew. These New Year's resolutions will make 2017 your best year ever.

One Surprising Skill That Can Save You Money When You Travel

Did you know that you can drastically reduce your travel costs by learning the local language?

What Is Your Financial Kryptonite (and How to Conquer It)

Is it shoes? Saving? Fear of investing? Learn how to recognize your personal finance kryptonite — and then learn how to beat it.

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Teach Kids about Music

Today, we tell you how to stay within budget when teaching your child about music, why eggplant makes a killer pizza, and what you should be tipping your doorman.

Leadership by Listening

Are you a good listener? Listeners can be great leaders because they have volumes of field intelligence that no one else has bothered to notice.

Why You Can Accomplish Even Your Wildest Dreams

You are born knowing nothing but you learn everything. It's not your talent, but your persistence that will help you achieve the impossible.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/23, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Budgeting 101! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: How to Make Household Items Last Longer

Today we found articles on ways to make household items last longer, the ethical shopper’s guide to boycotts, and simple life hacks from Reddit.

Why You Shouldn't Plan to Retire at Age 65

Most traditional retirement advice columns I read are written as a guide to retiring in your 60s. Although the advice contained in these columns may be useful to some, I think that

25,000 Reasons to Pamper Your Credit

Would you take good care of your credit score if you knew someday it could save you $25,000?