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New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?
When your family's income changes, it's important to reexamine your life insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.
6 Unique Ways to Eat Watermelon
You’ll be surprised at these unique recipes, tips, and delights inspired by the watermelon.
14 Unexpected Uses for Sugar
You can do a lot more with a sack of sugar than sweeten your tea and bake some cookies. Read on to learn 14 other ways sugar can enrich your life.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
10 Tasty and Frugal Chickpea Recipes
You might know chickpeas as "garbanzo beans." Whatever you call them, they're versatile, affordable, and most of all, delicious!
How to Move From Being Busy to Actually Getting Things Done
Being busy feels good — but it's not the same as being productive. Here's how to slow the pace and still get more done.
How Every Woman Can Take Control of Her Finances
Women, don't be another statistic. It's time to forge ahead on these critical money matters, or face retiring in poverty.
Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most From Your Next Hotel Stay
Today we found articles on ways to get the most from your next hotel stay, the myths and realities of “doing what you love,” and enterprising ways to make money from Pokémon Go.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Eat Better for Less
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to eat better for less, things that will cost less in 2014, and tax preparation tips to ease the stress of filing.
6 Ways to Travel When You Have Student Loans
With smart money management, anyone can hit the road — even with student loan debt.
8 Money-Saving Hacks for Those Who Hate Cooking
Don't let your disdain for cooking keep you from saving money. These easy meal hacks will make food prep a breeze.
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
5 Reasons to Use Your Outdoor Furniture -– Inside
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What is Simple Living and Why Should I Care?
With our economic situation still precarious, many people desire simple living. But what does that mean in our busy, modern culture, and how can we get there?
How Much Personal Finance Info Should You Share?
TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.
8 Important Reasons to Always Call In Sick When You're Sick
Don't try to power through a cold or the flu. Listen to your body and stay in bed — you and the rest of us will feel better for it.
Best Money Tips: How to Live in a Big City on a Small Budget
Today we found articles on tips for living in a big city on a small budget, over a hundred ways to save money in college, and amazing places to see fall foliage.
Are You Getting Ripped Off by One of These 8 Unnecessary Services?
The surest way to waste money is to buy products and services you don't need. If you're paying for any of these, stop!
5 Things You Should Know About Debt Relief Lawyers
If your runaway debt has you thinking about legal help, take these thoughts into consideration first.
You're Washing Your Clothes Too Often! (What to Do Instead)
You can cut your bills and your eco-footprint by running the washer less often. And with a few simple tricks, your clothes can be just as clean.