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“If you've got an area of excellence…rich can be arranged.”

That’s part of a quote from a great Martin Scorcese movie – The Color Of Money. Certainly not in my top 10, it has Tom Cruise in it after all, but it had some sparkling dialogue fr

12 Smart Post-Holiday Moves

Holiday spending may have turned your finances into a mess. Get back on track and make the new year all about the new financial you.

Best Money Tips: How to Ask for a Raise

Today we found some fantastic articles on how to ask for a raise, saving on summer camp, and signs you need a vacation.

New $5 bill starts circulating today

The new $5 enters circulation today with a ceremonial "first spend" at the gift shop of President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.

10 Cheap and Easy Meals That Make Even Better Leftovers

Just like a fine wine, some leftover foods get better with age. Nosh on these easy meals the next day for optimal deliciousness.

Get Up and Get Out: How to Find Cheap Local Events

Whether you're in a city or a small town, chances are that fun and cheap local events are happening all around. Here's how to find them.

Earn Award Flights Faster with the JetBlue Card

The new and improved JetBlue credit card offers bigger awards for their loyal travelers.

You Don't Need a Retirement Plan — You Need a Financial Independence Plan

If planning for retirement is your primary financial goal, you may be doing it wrong.

Best Money Tips: Healthy Habits That Will Save You Money

Today we found some awesome articles on habits that will save you money, home improvement projects that will pay off big, and how much you should save each month.

Best Money Tips: Things That Cause Your Bills to Skyrocket

Today we found some great articles on things that cause your bills to skyrocket, how to measure and track wealth, and saying no when friends or family ask for money.

Making a good and memorable first impression.

As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how

Write for money online series - Part II - Associated Content

In the first part of this series about writing for money online I covered a relatively new revenue sharing site named Bukisa. Today I am reviewing a much more established website

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 10/17, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Saving on Halloween! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

Diva On A Budget - Living The Good Life When Your Fortune Isn't So Great

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn

Wise Bread & Cricket Wireless Team Up To Answer Your Financial Questions!

To ask us a question, simply tweet the question with hashtag #CricketTips.

Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government

Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money With a Super Busy Schedule

Today we found articles on ways to save money when you have a very busy schedule, things you shouldn't do on social media, and a DIY dry carpet cleaner to freshen your rugs.

Your Guide to Getting a Job Right Out of College

Getting a job straight out of college may seem impossible, but if you take some smart steps early, you'll improve your odds of landing a gig.

Will "forced frugality" last?

Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this

The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Use

Follow these 10 rules of responsible credit card use and reap the rewards of low interest, smaller monthly bills, and more money in your savings.