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Charitable giving - get a receipt

After the good-hearted decision to make a charitable donation, do some good for yourself and get a receipt! You can't deduct without one!

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Best Money Tips: 25 Morning Habits for a Great Day

Today we found some great articles on morning habits for a great day, ways to save $100 this week, and things you can do this summer to boost your career.

Best Money Tips: Quick Cheats to Save Time

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save time, fix furniture, and use rubber bands.

13 Cheap Ways to Beat Stress

Take some "me time" to kick stress to the curb without breaking the bank. Now don't you feel refreshed?

20% drop in US CD sales shows the power of the music fan

I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]

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The best things in life are (more or less) free

Now, at the risk of sounding like a great big softy, I have to share a moment that I experienced recently that reminded me of the real value of money and the place I want it to have in my life. Over the weekend, I was driving around Queen Anne hill [more]

Giving is Better Than Blogging... or IS it?

Giving is better than receiving. I do sincerely believe this, as much as I like receiving. And I do like getting stuff. You know that old saying about giving a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day... [more]

5 Ways to Qualify for a Mortgage With a Small Downpayment

A 20% down payment isn't pocket change. If you can't afford 20% down on your mortgage loan, you still have other loan options.

$7 off of Crest Whitestrips

Whitening your teeth is not cheap. I've never had the dentist whiten my chompers, but I have used Crest Whitestrips, and they worked pretty darn well. They were also pretty darn expensive (around $30 or so). [more]

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - What Kind Of Blog Commenter Are You?

As a writer for a blog that’s growing in popularity, I’m noticing that several different types of blog commenters exist. And not just on Wisebread, but also on every other blog I read. [more]

The Comprehensive Guide to Changing Your Name After Marriage

Getting married is blissful. Changing your name after, unfortunately, is not. Make the process easier with this helpful guide.

15 Tiny Conveniences You Deserve

A cozy sweater, a legible Wi-Fi password... these are the tiny conveniences in life that make our days a little nicer. Enjoy them!

Best Money Tips: Ways to Get Yard Sale Deals

Today we found some awesome articles on getting yard sale deals, staying financially prepared, and the art of saving money.

7 Ways to Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit

Bad or low credit makes everything hard — even renting an apartment. Here's how you can still find a place when your credit is weak.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Reduce Stress at Work

Today we found some great articles on ways to reduce stress at work, things to do before you buy new clothes, and surprising ways to use tea bags.

Best Money Tips: Labor Day Sales

Today we found some great articles on labor day sales, giving without breaking the bank, and regaining control of your finances.

Save time, money, energy, and eat great

Depending on how old you are, your mother or grandmother probably had one of these: a pressure cooker. (She probably also had a story of one exploding, which may be why they're n

5 Ways That Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances

Can you afford to be generous? Or can you afford NOT to be? Learn how charitable giving can actually improve your finances.