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Your Money Worries Are Holding You Back — Here's What to Do

The "ostrich strategy" is no way to plan for the future. When it comes to your money phobias, pull your head out of the sand and take control.

7 Things Not to Buy on Black Friday

Don't count that doorbuster as a win just yet. Spending money on these bad Black Friday buys is more of a wallet-buster.

15 Ways to Prevent Your Smartphone From Wasting Data

It's so easy to use up your available data and go over your monthly plan. Here are some clever ways to keep that from happening.

Best Money Tips: The Best Canadian Money Blogs

Today, we give you a list of the best Canadian blogs, 7 easy ways to straighten up your clutter, and tips for buying a foreclosed home.

5 Workouts (Besides CrossFit) That May Actually Be Hurting You

CrossFit isn't the only routine to come under scrutiny lately, so make sure that if you're doing one of these workouts, you at least understand the risks.

5 Common Tax Mistakes We Need to Stop Making

Sure, doing your taxes can be tricky! But when it comes to these five mistakes, we really, really need to stop making them.

Do You Need an Estate Plan?

Estate planning is much more than just divvying up your coin collection and jewelry. Quite the contrary, there are a number of issues that a good estate plan can address.

Wantable: Designer Accessories at Discount Prices

Wantable allows you to purchase designer fashion and beauty products at a discount, but is this service worth the $40 cost? Open a box with this Wise Bread blogger to find out!

Should You Sign Up for That Store Credit Card?

Store credit cards are sometimes good for building credit. But their terms can make them less attractive than many other cards. Should you get one?

10 Money-Saving Habits You Should Never Apologize For

This is your life to live, and you should never feel bad about making decisions that save you money.

8 Frequently Under-Budgeted Air Travel Costs

Baggage fees, parking, food, and other charges can drive up air travel costs. Here are some tips to avoid the extra charges.

5 Stocks Your Kids Would Love to Own

From Snapchat to Disney, these five stocks will get any tween excited to invest.

5 Questions to Ask Before Signing Up for a New Credit Card

Getting a new credit might mean more rewards, or just a better utilization ratio. Just be sure you understand the ins and outs before you sign.

Here's How Long Your Beauty Products Really Last

How long has that makeup been in your bag? Because there's a good chance it needs to be thrown out immediately.

4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Refurbished Appliances

Refurbed appliances can be a great deal — as long as you don't get taken.

45 Other Things to Do on Super Bowl Sunday

The Super Bowl isn't for everyone. If you prefer baking to blind sides and decoupage to touchdowns, here are some alternatives to watching the game.

4 Steps to Absorb the Cost of an at-Home Lifestyle

If you home-educate, work from home, or even just have a large family living together, it can wear your house — and your budget — out fast.

Kilowatts a Killer? Tips for Air-Drying Clothes

With electricity rates and propane prices rising, we learned in a big hurry how to dry our clothes with minimal dryer use.

Excel: The Most Underrated Software You Already Own

Want to save yourself hours of mindless work and look really smart at your job? Then you need to learn how to use Excel.

Five "Jobs" for Children

Is your child too young to get a real job? These five entrepreneurial activities are great ways for kids to earn their allowances and raise cash.