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5 Money Ratios to Live By

These five money ratios answer questions about spending on housing, saving, engagement rings, retirement, and investing.

The First Thing You Need to Work on If You Want a Better Relationship

Science shows that good partnerships are correlated with overall happiness, and working on this one thing can make your relationship even better.

Ask the Readers: Do you Procrastinate? (Win an $89 Tax Prep Prize!)

Besides taxes, is there something that you just don't seem to do until the very last moment? We'd love to hear your comments? Share your thoughts, either below in the comments or

Stay Focused: 300+ Tips for Staying Focused

Spring brings out the worst in my ability to focus. When the weather turns better all I want to do is be outside. So, here is a roundup of the best motivational and focusing t

11 Famous Failures That Led to Success (And the Lessons They Teach)

Winning isn't everything. For these famous failures, losing was the only thing, until they finally won. What can you learn from their mistakes?

Best Money Tips: The 10 Cheapest, Healthiest Foods Money Can Buy

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share the foods you should be buying to stay

This Is the Secret to Buying Electronics for Cheap

New gadgets are great — except for the price. But if you don't mind doing some homework, you can get recent-vintage gear at a great discount.

7 Frugal Ways to Protect Your Home During the Holidays

Don't leave town on your holiday vacation until you've taken these steps to safeguard your home! Nobody wants "Home Alone" to become real life.

Caption this Wise Bread Family Photo and Win $50!

Help me caption this photo by Thursday night (11:59 pm PST 05/06/10) for a chance to win $50.

Best Money Tips: Financial Lessons from "Godzilla"

Today we found some amazing articles on financial lessons from "Godzilla," avoiding getting ripped off by a vacation rental, and things to buy at Whole Foods.

7 Last-Minute Ways to Cut Your 2016 Tax Bill

Tick tock, the year's almost up! Before 2017 comes ringing in, make sure you check off these last-minute ways to cut your '16 tax bill.

Job-Search Scams that Target High Performers

Scams aren’t just for the unsophisticated. Even a reasonable job-seeker with an ounce of urgency might be convinced by polished, persistent schemers who are pros

The Simple 5-Step Plan to Complete Money Management

It's actually easy (and even fun!) to be in control of household finances. Follow this simple plan and use the free tools to take charge of your money.

Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Make Money While You Exercise

Today we found articles on easy ways to make money while exercising, unique side hustles to try, and tips to make the most of your used gadgets.

How to Have an Above-Average Life for Below-Average Prices

If you target your spending on the things that matter most to you (and not to everyone else), you can often get more for less. Here's how it works.

5 Big Brands Making the World a Better Place

Next time you're ready to spend some cash, try shopping these brands. The dollars you spend there will go toward making the world a better place.

Sun Screens Can Really Cost You – By the Ounce or By the Tumor

Some sunscreens might not do everything they claim to. Here's how to make sure your skin is actually protected.

31 Delicious, Cheap Recipes That Use Up Your Herb Garden

Fresh, home-grown herbs are delicious and frugal — but can often go to waste. Use up your garden's bounty in these tasty cookies, cocktails, and more!

10 Fun Books That Will Get Your Kids Excited About Money

Kids don't need to wait until adulthood to get excited about money. Give them these books to read and the money fun will start early.

Book Review: The Happy Minimalist

Like frugality and simplicity, minimalism is both a means and an end. It's a way of living light on your wallet and light on the planet, and it enables certain choices (such as