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Flashback Friday: 44 Sneaky Shopping Traps to Avoid

You've got your list, and you trust your willpower is strong. But then something shiny lures you in, and oh, it's on sale! Here's how to resist those sneaky shopping traps.

Contingency Plans

Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'

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Best Money Tips: Get a Second Job and Quit Whining About Debt?

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share the best way to get out of debt, 15 ways to slash retirement spending, and how to make wallpaper decals!

Your Brain Is Keeping You in Debt (And How to Fix It)

Why can't you chip away at that daunting pile of debt? You might want to blame your brain.

The 5 Secrets of Happy, Rich People That You Can Learn From

More money will make us happier — up to a point. After that, it's up to us to build meaningful, happiness-filled lives. Here are some tips on how you can do that.

7 Ways to Make Use of Sub-Par Produce

How to use up slightly imperfect fruits and veggies.

5 Great Retail Jobs for Working Parents

Looking to make some extra holiday cash? These retail jobs offer decent perks for folks with families.

5 Money Ratios to Live By

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

The 6 Best Workouts for Building Muscle Fast

Tried of getting sand kicked in your face? Then hit the gym and bulk up with one of these body-building exercises.

9 Ways to Use Miles and Points for Holiday Gifts

Most people use their hard-earned credit card rewards for travel. Here's an idea: Why not give your budget a vacation from holiday shopping?

Best Money Tips: Financial Tips for the Sandwich Generation

Today we found articles on financial tips for the “Sandwich Generation”, ethical clothing brands that are also affordable, and tips for throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party.

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.

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.

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.

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What Freelancers and Side Giggers Need to Know About Income Taxes

Uncle Sam wants his due from everybody. That means you too, freelancers.

10 Dumb Things Holding You Back From Getting a New Job

It's hard to land a job. Don't let any of these dumb mistakes make it harder.

Best Money Tips: How to Use Hashtags Effectively

Today we found articles on ways to use hashtags effectively, websites that will help save you tons of money, and ways to improve your to-do lists.

7 Weird Money Laws You May Have Broken

Paying with certain coins, charging for certain mystical services, even dancing. All make this list of some of the world's weirdest laws governing money.