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Stop Being a Slave to Starbucks - How to Quit Caffeine

I'm not one to advocate for a boycott of caffeine or anything. But, if you're already thinking about quitting caffeine, here are some reasons, and methods, for doing so.

Blogs are Not Second Class

Those of you who have come to know Wise Bread and Parenting Squad are probably aware that they are blogs – Killer Aces Media FairBlogs ™ to be exact.

Ask the Readers: Do You File Your Own Taxes?

Tell us whether you file or own taxes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

How to Dress for Success Before You're Successful

You really can build a get ahead wardrobe even if your current gig won't support dressing for the job you want.

There's No Good Reason Not to Get the Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card

If you shop on Amazon.com, there's no reason not to get the Amazon.com credit card to start earning rewards on your purchases!

10 Flight Booking Hacks to Save You Hundreds

Don't book another flight online until you've read this! It could save you a ton of money.

FICO vs. Fakes: Are You Getting the Wrong Credit Score?

FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.

5 Creative Uses for Stale Cereal

Don't toss out that stale breakfast cereal! Instead, check out these ways to ensure that none of it goes to waste.

How to Keep a Personal Problem From Hurting Your Career

Everyone goes through a rough spot once in awhile. The key is making sure you don't bring your personal crisis into the office.

30 Uses for the Humble Cardboard Box

Explore 30 creative tips to reinterpret, reuse, and recycle the humble cardboard box.

11 Ways Your Credit Card Will Save You Money While Holiday Shopping

For responsible cardholders who pay off balances every month, buying with plastic can mean real savings on gifts and much more.

Stupid Things to Put in Your Cover Letter

Crafting a compelling, convincing cover letter is not easy. Discover how to write a good one by learning what to avoid.

Class Without Tons of Cash: Frugal Cocktail Party Ideas

Hosting a cocktail party can get expensive fast, especially if you want to throw a shindig with a lot of swank. Learn how you can be frugal AND elegant.

16 Clothing Items That Will Last Forever

Stop throwing away cheap clothes and invest in the good stuff. These 16 wardrobe essentials will last you a lifetime.

6 Ways You Can Get Paid to Watch TV

Love to kick back, relax, and watch TV? Good news: You can get paid for that.

How to Survive Working From Home When You're an Extrovert

Don't let remote work put a damper on your social life. You can survive and thrive as a work-at-home extrovert.

Ask the Readers: What Helps You Be More Productive?

Tell us what helps you be more productive and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The 5 Best Anti-Itch Creams

Finding the right itch cream when your skin is irritated isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five anti-itch creams and you can say goodbye to that itch.

3 Simple Ways to Split Bills With Your Spouse

Marriage money matters don't have to be a source of friction. Learn how to split the bills fairly, figure out a routine, and skip the argument part.

101 Tax deductions for bloggers and freelancers

Anyone here like doing taxes? Didn’t think so. We all have to do them; we all have to pay money to Uncle Sam (although some get away with paying much less than others). But as