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Dryer Sheets, Shampoo, and 15 Other Everyday Things You Can Make at Home

Why buy when you can make at home so many of the home and personal care products you use? Here are 17 easy recipes to get you started.

My 2016 Budget Challenge: How to Decide When to Sell Your House

Max is facing one of the biggest decisions in her budget challenge yet — should she sell her house? The decision is amusingly complex.

Ask the Readers: Hamburger, What to Do With It? (A Chance to win $20!)

Everyone knows that in most instances, hamburger is an affordable meat option. You can brown it, bake it, patty it, or fry it. Problem is...it gets a bit tiring when it's the ONLY

Best Money Tips: How to Start Investing

Today we found some stellar articles on how to start investing, time management for part-time entrepreneurs, and home staging on a budget.

Best Money Tips: 5 Beloved Tax Perks with Ugly Downsides

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at five yummy tax breaks that could have dire consequences, how to make the most scrumptious Italian beef stew, and how

10 Wines That Taste Pricier Than They Are

In the world of wine, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. Here are 10 delicious, affordable bottles to watch for.

Flashback Friday: 38 Money Misconceptions We Need to Stop Believing

There are a lot of myths and lies floating around out there about money. It's time to debunk them once and for all.

How to Pay Less for Your Next Vacation

Everything is negotiable, even travel. Find out when to call — and what to say — to get the best prices on airfare, hotels, and even souvenirs.

The 5 Best Hydration Packs

Staying hydrated while working out isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hydration packs and your workouts will remain dehydration-free!

Best Money Tips: Hacks to Earn More Money With Less Work

Today we found some great articles on simple hacks to earn more money with less work, negotiating with wedding vendors, and saving for your family vacation.

Stop Falling for These 6 Social Security Myths

Put the fearmongering to rest. These harmful Social Security myths are a hazard to your money.

Money Related Traditions for Celebrating Chinese New Year

The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is celebrated annually by billions of people around the world. In 2010, New Year's Day falls on February 14th. Here are some of the

USDA Data Visualization Tool

The USDA has just released a cool new data visualization tool called Your Food Environment Atlas. If you're interested in poverty, food security, or the related public policy issue

Best Money Tips: 5 Ways to Actually Enjoy Saving Money

Today we found articles on ways to actually enjoy saving money, smart ways to save on holiday gifts, and little-known secrets to achieve big dreams.

Getting Fired? Ask One Question to Get Free Money

Getting fired is never easy. But being prepared can be the difference between walking out of HR's office with nothing and getting a nice chunk of money to help you in the future. H

8 Ways to Decide if It's a "Fund-Worthy" Emergency

You worked hard to build up your emergency fund for a rainy day like today. Is it raining hard enough to dip into your stash of cash?

How to Turn Your Black Thumb Green

Don't let past failures keep you out of the garden this year. Grow your own flowers, veggies, and herbs with these simple tricks!

Fast Food, Slow Food, and Your Dollars at Work

Trying to eat well while spending less is a tough balancing act. However, buying more expensive food today may save you money in the long term.

Protect Your Home and Family From Fire With These Easy Safety Basics

These home fire safety measures are frugal, easy, and prudent. Give yourself a little peace of mind with just a few minutes of effort.

7 Reasons You Really Need to Pay Yourself First (Seriously)

We know you're tired of the adage, but it's time to take it seriously. You really, really need to pay yourself first.