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Are these genuine bargains, or a pile of garbage?

One of the great things about being a blogger for Wisebread is that I have a large community of people to call on for help and advice when I need it. So far I've rarely called on your sage advice, but today is different. [more]

5 Life Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30

You're not a kid anymore. Stop acting like one.

Best Money Tips: Ways Travelers Save on Trips

Today we found some fantastic articles on ways travelers save on trips, getting paid what you are worth, and ways to save money on your electric bill.

How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination

Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.

Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is really three small books in one. The first thing Ferriss does is make the case that you ought to figure out exactly what you want to do, and then arrang [more]

The Freedom of a Debt-Free Life

Living in debt can be like living in a cage. Discover the freedom of breaking free.

What Makes a Home's Location "Good"

When searching for the perfect new home, make sure the location is perfect, too.

Tactics for avoiding the thumbprint-for-cash request

Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo

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Should George W. Bush write for Wisebread?

I'm not sure how many of you watch the news or read the news blogs on a daily basis. I know I can't, it's way too depressing to do every day. But when I saw that George W. Bush, ou

Techniques for Escaping Long-Term Unemployment

Not having a job isn't just financially trying, it can also be downright depressing. Help combat long-term unemployment with these techniques.

8 Office Mistakes Everyone Makes But Doesn't Talk About

Shake your head all you want, we know you're guilty of these office faux pas. We all are!

The 5 Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers

Keeping your speaker dry while at the beach isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these waterproof Bluetooth speakers and you'll be able to blast those tunes all summer long.

Avoid Dinner Stress: Pay Someone to Plan Your Meals

If you're stressed about making dinner, paying someone to plan your meals can be worth the cost in reducing stress — and it can reduce your grocery bill.

The Stock Market Has Been Really Tough on These 10 Industries

Let's face it — this past August was a terrible month for stocks. Here's a look at the industries that performed the worst.

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6 Ways to Save on Pregnancy Expenses

Oh baby! Shopping for your soon-to-be bundle of joy can be as frugal as it is fun with if you know what to look for — and where.

Fixing the foreclosure crisis

Because homeowners are also voters, and because the subprime lending crisis threatens the whole economy, the federal government is trying to come up with ways to head off a massive