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XBox 360 - Don't buy one until 2008.

I know several people with an XBox 360. Six in fact. Three of those six have had no end of problems, and to me a 50% chance of buying a crappy product is just not good enough. [more]

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Best Money Tips: Go on Cheap Dates Without Being Cheap

Today we found some stellar articles on going on cheap dates without being cheap, making a game plan for college, and whether or not you can be organic and frugal.

When Priorities Collide: How to Keep Your Head

My guess is that many of you Wisebread readers know your financial priorities and have some idea of how you want to achieve these, though you may not have all the details ironed ou

When you stretch and stretch and the ends don't meet

Sometimes wanting something and trying for it aren't enough. The honest truth is that, no matter how frugal you are, no matter how extensive your emergency fund, no matter how

Should You Buy VW Shares? 10 Battered Stocks Worth Considering

Some stocks have taken a real beating this year. Could this be the right time to jump in?

Why mortgages have eaten Americans out of house and home

What lessons can future homeowners take away from today's "mortgage crisis?"

Business Advice from a Billionaire

Someone who showed me unprecedented, unexpected kindness in a brief, but efficient, meeting years ago is now one of the world's richest people, according to Forbes magazine. You

The Limits of Small Economies

People often recommend cutting out little expenses to help get back on financial track. What's rarely mentioned is that this alone won't solve the problem.

I Lost My Tax Documents… Now What?

Now where did that missing 1099 go…? Never fear, here's how to deal with lost tax documents.

Best Money Tips: Save Money During Your Morning Routine

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save money during your morning routine, exercising for free, and staying fired-up when paying down debt.

Best Money Tips: Tax Tips to Help You Get Started

Today we found some great articles on tax tips to help you get started this filing season, what to do before you lose your wallet, and working from home with young children.

I'll take a slice of lemon with fecal bacteria please.

I’ve never thought twice about the humble lemon slice. I’m sure most of you haven’t either. And as I’m partial to a slice of lemon in my water or iced tea, for added flavor, I usua

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in January

Today we found ways to save money in January, how to avoid habits that make you stressed, and what to do before renting a car.

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So You Want to be a Landlord? Part I

With dropping home prices, a long term investment in real estate is looking pretty attractive. Whether you want to buy rental property outright, or renting is your plan B when your

Best Money Tips: Signs You May Be a Shopaholic

Today we found some great articles on signs you may be a shopaholic, making your life easier by snapping a photo, and planning for worst-case scenarios.

Best Money Tips: How to Save on Banking Fees

Today we found some great articles on saving on banking fees, decluttering your kitchen, and time management rules you are breaking.

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Ask The Readers: How Do You Celebrate Frugally?

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