Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
Addiction to digital devices is a real thing. If you're considering taking a break from your iStuff, learn what to expect — and the benefits you can reap.
You can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.
Military families can get special benefits from credit cards, such as waived annual fees. Check out these great cards for service men, women, and their families.
There’s no better time to sign up for a rewards or low introductory interest rate credit card than the holiday season. Here are the top cards you should have on your wish list.
In order for the economy to turn around it has to hit what so many investment experts and economic forecasters call the "bottom," but what is it, this bottom, what does it look lik
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Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez shares some great frugal travel tools on TV — and right here, too, just in case you can't tune in.
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Investing is only for the wealthy, right? With even modest sums put aside, anyone can start building an investment portfolio — and it's easy, too.
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A good quality hair straightener like these five best choices will leave your hair silky, smooth, straight or wavy without causing a lot of damage.
The Digital Detox: How and Why to Do It
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6 Money Misconceptions About Millennials
Despite coming of age in an age of burgeoning student loan debt, weak economies, stagnant wages, the kids these days are pretty savvy about money.
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The Best Credit Cards For Military Personnel and Families
Military families can get special benefits from credit cards, such as waived annual fees. Check out these great cards for service men, women, and their families.
Taming Your Debt: Aggressive Repayment Strategies
Getting into debt is easy; getting out is the hard part. These strategies will help you aggressively attack and defeat your debts.
Best Credit Cards for the Holidays
There’s no better time to sign up for a rewards or low introductory interest rate credit card than the holiday season. Here are the top cards you should have on your wish list.
How Reflecting on Possessions Can Help You Resist Impulse Buys
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Recession Journal Part III: How Low Can We Go and When Will We Get There?
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