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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

The 5 Best Space Heaters

When used properly, a space heater can keep you warm and save you money in winter. Here are our picks for the five best.

5 Easiest Ways to Score Free eBooks

Good news, bookworms! Your love of eBooks doesn't have to cost a thing.

10 Tips for Landing an Gig Online

Getting hired online is easier now than it ever was. If times are tight for you, you may find yourself looking for ways to make extra cash. The bad news is that everyone else is do

10 Ways Nice People Can Get Ahead

Ever feel like success is reserved for those with sharp elbows — and sharper tongues? Consider these reasons why being nice person will help you come out first.

Stuff will never make you organized

There's a store near where I live that sells stuff for organizing your other stuff--racks, boxes, cabinets, and shelves for tools and toys, sweaters and shoes, spices and CDs. The

5 Financial Reasons Paid Parental Leave Is Essential for Moms and Dads

Paid parental leave benefits everyone involved — Mom, Dad, baby, and even businesses, too. So why do so few employers offer it?

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

For Love or Money: Must It Be One or the Other?

A recent Wise Bread article explored whether the career advice “do what you love” is idealistic or sensible. I don’t see it as black or white; this article examines a few x-factors

6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself

All the productivity tricks in the world are can't help you if you're lacking motivation. Read on to get some gumption!

9 Useful Kitchen Gifts

Running out of gift ideas? One of these useful items would be a welcome addition to any kitchen.

Get a Grip on Your Debt: How to Obtain a Clear, Concise Financial Snapshot

Before we can tackle our debt problems, we need to know from where we are starting.

Best Money Tips: Raise Money-Smart Kids

Today we found some fantastic articles on rearing money-smart kids, cultivating your X-factor, and making life insurance more affordable.

Is the Corporate Career Track Right for You?

A good job with a big company is the dream of many recent grads. Before you find your spot in the cubicle farm, consider some pros and cons.

9 Things You Can Do Online Besides Watch Cat GIFs

Idle browsing is a fun way to pass the time, but at the end of the day, cute pix of Toonces won't make you your best you.

Homemade Sunblock and 6 Other Non-Toxic Recipes to Get Your Skin Sun-Ready

Summer's here, and that means hours of outdoor fun. Protect your family from sunburns with these DIY salves and solutions that don't contain nasty chemicals.

6 Things the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know About Them

The IRS probably won't ever audit you. Learn why that's the case, along with five other surprising facts about the government tax collectors.

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

How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers

How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.

4 Ways Stores Trick Us Into Impulse Buys (And How to Resist)

Retailers go to a lot of effort to make your purchases effortless. Watch out for these ploys designed to get you to buy more than you need.