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Not stupid--hopeless

You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba

Best Money Tips: Tips To Save Money That Will Blow Your Mind

Today we found some awesome articles on tips to save money that will blow your mind, choosing keywords for your resume, and creating a basic retirement plan.

Flashback Friday: 106 Delicious Lunches That Will Make You Excited to Brown-Bag It

Looking to save money on lunch but are sick of eating PB&Js? These lunches will boost your budget and satisfy your taste buds.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 11/18

Today's deals include 45% off New Balance Running Shoes, Swingling Hands Free Shredder $79.99, 50% off Masterbuilt Electric Smoker, and more!

Should you skip a mortgage payment to get a bank's attention?

The Obama administration announced a foreclosure prevention and mortgage reduction program about two months ago, and as of April less than 1000 loans have been refinanced under th

Argentine Wine Hack: Make Bad Wine Better

If you open a bottle of wine that just isn't all that great, add some soda water to it. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in January

December leaves many of us shopped out, but that also means that January has some great deals. Find out what to buy — and what to avoid.

Flashback Friday: 63 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Leftovers

Leftovers don't have to be a disappointing meal choice. Make those second-day meals as delicious as the first with these food hacks.

Ask The Readers: What is Your Personal Finance "Story?" (A Chance to Win $10!)

Everyone is writing a book these days (even a few personal finance blogs we know.. *ahem*). If you could, what would you call it? What would you cover? Answer for your chance to

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 01/31

Today's deals include The Godfather Collection on Blu-ray $16.77, Women's Boots Under $100, 87% Off Sterling Silver Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace $99.99, and more!

Ask the Readers: What Winter Savings Tip Do You Swear By?

It's here! Fall has arrived, and with it reports of frost, breezy evenings, and *gasp* snow! If you're not already thinking ahead to how you'll ever pay that ominous heating bill

Extended Car Warranties: 3 Things to Know

Extended car warranties can keep you from wrecking the family budget. But you need to shop them as carefully as you do your car. Here are three things to look for.

Save Money in 5 Seconds or Less With These 29 Easy Tricks

Think saving money takes a lot of time? Nope! These five-second tricks will help your savings add up quick.

Fast Food, Slow Food, and Your Dollars at Work

Trying to eat well while spending less is a tough balancing act. However, buying more expensive food today may save you money in the long term.

You CAN Earn More Money — Here's How

Making more money doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Learn how you can start picking up side gigs today.

Best Money Tips: Good Morning Habits for a Great Day

Today we found some great articles on good morning habits for a great day, what to buy and not buy at Home Depot, and money management lessons for young adults.

Flashback Friday: 41 Frugal Ways to Battle a Cold or Flu

It's that time of year when everyone you know is sick with either a cold or the flu. If you catch it too, here's how to recover without breaking the bank.

The Manly Guide to Saving Money

From how you shave to how to commute, there are lots of manly ways to save. Here are a five great ones to get you started.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/26, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Shopping Habits! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Ask the Readers: What Money Animal Are You? (Chance to win $20!)

We want to know what animal you are most like. Do you "squirrel" money away? Are you wasteful like an (insert wasteful animal parallel here)? Let us know what creature