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9 Problems You Can't Solve With Money

Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.

5 Audiobooks About Money You Need to Hear

Turn your commute into a fun lesson in finance with these audiobooks about money.

How I Saved $30,000 and Helped the Earth at the Same Time

You know that the green lifestyle is often also a frugal lifestyle, but Wise Bread writer Max Wong shows you how you can take both to a whole new level.

13 Ways to Get Free Travel Accommodations

The biggest chunk of your travel budget is where you'll lay your head at night. Cut those costs with these clever ways to stay for free!

8 Ways to Minimize Costs and Maximize ROI on Employee Travel

Whether you have a sales force of two that only does the occasional overnight, or you maintain an army of road warriors and have your own travel coordination department, these 8

4 Things You Should Make Your Adult Child Pay For

The transition to adulthood is financially tricky. That doesn't mean parents should be bailing out their kids' every bill.

The 5 Best Women’s Rain Boots

Keeping your feet warm and dry on a rainy day isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these women's rain boots and your feet will stay toasty.

How to Avoid Theft While Traveling

While you're enjoying vacation, a pickpocket may be enjoying a moment to strike. Protect yourself from theft no matter where you travel.

9 Top Mutual Funds for Low-Risk Investors

If you want to protect your nest egg without a lot of worry or hassle, consider these low-risk mutual funds that'll help you sleep at night.

13 DIY Clothing Projects for Men

Upgrade a wardrobe and cut your clothing costs with these simple and stylish DIY menswear projects.

28 Innovative Uses for Binder Clips

What can you do with binder clips? The question should really be "what can't you do?" From kitchen hacks to children's toys, check out the many uses for this little office gadget.

10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Hate Spending Money

You've tried and tried to control your spending, but still it gets away from you? Make spending something you dislike and watch your savings grow.

How to Do a Reconnaissance Trip Before Retiring Overseas

Thinking of retiring overseas? Do a thorough test trip before you make that big move.

Self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and freedom

Self-sufficiency is producing the actual stuff you use--your own food, your own clothes, etc. It's not a common lifestyle. Most people chose instead to follow the path of self-re

DIY Home Improvement: 10 Free Options for Training and Advice

Doing your own home repairs saves lots of money, and these resources can give you the training you need to ensure your "fix" doesn't make the problem worse.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Decisions

Today we found some awesome articles on making decisions, money-saving strategies that cost you more, and how paying off debt is like running a marathon.

This One Mistake Could Delay Your Retirement by 10 Years

Buying a home is a big decision and if you don't do it right, you could be paying for years and years. Use cash flow to help make the right choice.

10 Simple Ways to Get Your Life Together

Self improvement is hard. Start with these simple (but significant) improvements first, and see where they take you.

5 Reasons a Big Paycheck Is Not Worth Staying in a Job You Hate

Financial independence is the goal for us all, but it shouldn't come at the cost of a despicable job.

Move Over Weight Watchers, the New Pyramid is Here!

I would never dismiss any dieting or nutrition program that really works, and my goal is not to discredit commercial o