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A second round of quantitative easing, or QE2, could have a real and significant impact on households nationwide. Learn why some Americans might soon have to do more with less.
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By providing processing power and storage elsewhere, cloud computing can totally change how you interact with your data. Discover how it can affect you.
Beware of deferred interest credit cards that will be offered at checkout counters while you do your holiday shopping! They're really expensive if you're not careful!
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Sinking Dollar: This Time on Purpose
The Fed wants to keep the inflation rate up around 2%, because their efforts to boost the economy only get traction when they can push interest rates well below the inflation rate.
5 Signs That Your Credit Card Spending Is Out of Control
Credit cards can dominate your life (and ruin your budget) if you're not careful. Use these 5 warning signs to make sure you stay on top of your spending habits.
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Depending on where you go, you may find yourself going all the time. Avoid food-borne illness while traveling with some simple precautions.
What QE2 Could Mean for Ordinary Americans
A second round of quantitative easing, or QE2, could have a real and significant impact on households nationwide. Learn why some Americans might soon have to do more with less.
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If the usual motivations to save aren't working (emergencies, big purchases, your future), let your dark side guide your money.
6 Things It's Better to Buy at the Last Minute
Need a good deal? For certain items, the early birds do not get the worm.
The 5 Most Dangerous Things Hiding in Your Home Right Now
It's an unfortunate truth: home is where the accidents happen. Protect yourself and your family by uncovering these five hidden dangers.
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8 Ways Rising Interest Rates Can Help Your Wallet
Interest rates may be on the rise. Here's how you can take advantage.
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Best Money Tips: Side Business Ideas You Can Start Today
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Welcome Janet Al-Saad, Wise Bread's New Senior Editor
Wise Bread is growing, and we're expanding our team to help bring our message of financial wisdom to an even larger audience. Help us welcome our new Senior Editor, Janet Al-Saad.
Cloud Computing and Your Wallet
By providing processing power and storage elsewhere, cloud computing can totally change how you interact with your data. Discover how it can affect you.
31 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Fall
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8 Terrible Restaurant Values You Should Avoid
Everyone knows dining out is rarely frugal, but some dishes take the cake. If you value value, choose something else from the menu.
How to Navigate 3 Common Money Arguments With Your Significant Other
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3 Exciting Overseas Winter Vacation Destinations
Looking to book an exciting winter getaway? Look no further than these overseas destinations.
Deferred Interest Credit Cards: Don't Fall For This Trick Over The Holidays
Beware of deferred interest credit cards that will be offered at checkout counters while you do your holiday shopping! They're really expensive if you're not careful!