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Does Your Teenager Really Need a Credit Card?

Does your teenager actually need a credit card? Probably.

When You Should Fire Your Accountant

A bad accountant can cost you extra money, give you bad advice, and even get you in trouble with the IRS. Here's how to know when to switch.

Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites

Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.

8 Signs Your House Is Holding You Back

Your house is supposed to help you build net worth. But if it's crushing you financially, it might be time to move on.

5 Important Things to Know About Your 401K and IRA in 2016

Another new year already? Yep, and here's what the coming year will bring for your retirement accounts.

4 Simple Tips to Improve Homemade Bread

One of my fondest memories from my childhood is the time I spent helping my grandmother bake challah . The woman is still an artist in the kitchen and her recipe is the basis th

Student Loans: The Third Way to Ruin Your Finances

"Is college worth it?" has become a difficult question to answer — and answering wrong could saddle you with years of debt. Here are your options.

Best Money Tips: Save Time and Money on Food Prep

Today we found ways to save time and money during food prep, how to grow your savings in 2016, and steps to eliminate self-doubt.

"Stapler. Stapler." - FREE $20 Swingline Stapler

If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo

Easy, Frugal Ways to Have People Over (Even If You Don't Cook and Clean)

Don't get intimidated by hosting dinner parties. Instead, discover great ways to gather people together that require minimal cooking and cleaning.

Will high inflation persist?

Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a

What Not to Wear to a Job Interview

You've done everything in your job search right and landed an interview. Don't let the wrong outfit or accessories cost you the offer.

For Amazing, Affordable Vacations, Travel Slowly

Regardless of how long your vacation is, the slower you travel and the less you plan, the more rewarding (and affordable!) your trip will be.

Follow Your Frugal Bliss

Sometimes reading about frugal phenoms can be discouraging instead of inspiring. The lady who raises her own laying hens on her balcony, the family that gets hundreds of dollars in

Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit

If you have bad credit you can start rebuilding with these credit cards.

Ask the Readers: What Are Some Good Things That Happened to You in 2019?

Tell us about about the good things that happened to you in 2019 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

What Does It Take to Become a CFP?

Financial adviser and Certified Financial Planner are not the same thing. Jeff Rose, CFP for WiseBread.com explains what it takes to earn the CFP designation.

The Expiring Bush Tax Cuts: What’s the Fuss?

Given the continually fragile state of the economy and enormous budget deficits, should the tax cuts be extended or should they be permitted to expire?

Why Learning the Guitar Is the Best Investment You Can Ever Make

Even if you never release an album, learning to play the guitar repays the investment many times over. Learn why.

These 10 Frugal Lunches Are Delicious Hot or Cold

Tired of hot lunch, when it's warmer outside? These lunches are versatile in temperature, and amazing in taste.