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50 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

The average American's tax refund is about $3000. Here are 50 ways to put it to better-than-average use.

5 Awesome Easy to Freeze Meals

Knowing that I'd be short on time as a first year law student, my mom offered to help me cook in bulk at the beginning of fall semester. The batch method proved to be a lifesaver b

9 Restaurant Secret Menu Items That'll Actually Save you Money

Hack the menu at your favorite spot and save some money on your next meal or drink. You'll never order the same way again.

Best Money Tips: Financial Lessons of Cheese Peddler

Today, we share lessons learned from a cheese peddler, how bottled water stands up to filtered tap, and 10 decorating ideas for fun and frugal homes!

This One Financial Trick Lets You Buy Happiness

How you spend your money has a surprising impact on overall life satisfaction. Read this to spend happier!

Can You Settle Your Old IRS Debts?

Not filing your income tax is a debt that will not go away quietly. The IRS has options if you owe back taxes where you may be able to settle your debts.

Best Money Tips: 11 Life Hacks for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

Today we found articles on life hacks for the holiday season, wasteful spending you should avoid, and popular hangover cures debunked.

5 Incredible Places to Retire Abroad That Anyone Can Afford

For retirees looking to stretch their savings — and satisfy their wanderlust — these five nations are attractive retirement options.

10 Best Ways to Spend $20 in Chicago

Whether you're a Chicago resident or just visiting, check out these ways to have oodles of fun for under $20.

Best Money Tips: 5 Weird Ways to Save Money

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell some weird ways to save money, how to s

10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)

Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?

Can’t Afford Your Car Much Longer? Negotiate to Keep It

If you are worried about paying your auto loan note on time and have been having some financial setbacks, there are options you can consider before defaulting on your loan and r

Here's How Your Taxes Will Change After Marriage

Once the wedding bells stop ringing, it's time to get real about how your money might change after marriage — starting with taxes.

5 Myths About Credit Cards That Won't Go Away

Credit cards have been around for a long time now — and so have all these myths about paying with plastic.

Never Use Your Credit Card to Pay for These 10 Things

Paying with plastic can be really convenient — it can also be really, really expensive. Avoid the extra costs by avoiding these 10 purchases.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium

Today we found some stellar articles on lowering your car insurance premium, helping friends who are bad with money, and what to buy in August.

The One Word You Need to Start Using Today to Have a Better Life

Really— this one little word possesses incredible power to make the world better. You can thank us for it later.

How to Have a Successful Skype or Video Job Interview

A video job interview right from the comfort of home — what could go wrong? As it turns out, quite a few things, if you aren't careful.

Tech-Savvy People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?

If you're reading this you're already kind of tech-savvy. But if you've got most of this stuff, then you are really, actually tech savvy.

14 Things You'll Hate About Your Next House

So what if there's a gravel driveway, or an empty lot across the street? Actually, you'll hate these things about your new house.