On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
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The federal government has established a student loan program to enable more students to obtain a college education. They come in two forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.
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You've set your sights on the perfect job. The resume is polished. The outfit is pressed. Now, learn how to use body language to make a great impression.
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The Federal Minimum Wage Increases This Week - Are You Getting a Pay Raise?
On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
Best Money Tips: How to Master Make-Ahead Meals
Today we found helpful articles on how to master make-ahead meals, unexpected tips to prepare for any interview, and financial mistakes that newly single people make.
8 Ways You're Being a Terrible Customer
The customer is always right, right? Wrong! Don't be a terrible customer.
All the Savings Under the Sun: 12 Essential Daily Deal Sites
You've heard of Groupon, Living Social, Amazon Local. Get to know those again and nine other daily deal sites that focus on crafts, green living, luxe, and more.
How to Get Back on Track When You're Behind on Your Bills
The bills are punctual, but your payments keep leaving late. Get ahead of your payables by knowing what you owe and making a plan to pay it.
Federal Stafford Loans
The federal government has established a student loan program to enable more students to obtain a college education. They come in two forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.
Start a Business for Next to Nothing
Typically, one of the major necessities in business start-ups is a hefty financial commitment. However, there are ways to start a business for much less.
Gardening in a Group: 6 Tips
The new White House garden is definitely a joint effort: it's 1,100 square feet that will be tended not only by members of the White House grounds staff but will involve students f
Meet Wise Bread's Financial Planning Expert, Jeff Rose, CFP!
Meet Wise Bread's resident financial planning expert, Jeff Rose, CFP. Do you have a financial planning question? He's got your back!
Mortgage bailout redux: new incentives for modifying second mortgages in the Second Lien Program
The United States government launched the "Hope for Homeowners" program back in October, 2008, and so far only one loan has received final approval to refinance under this program.
8 Overpriced Grocery Items to Skip
Getting everything you need at the grocery store is convenient. But if you're buying these eight items, you're definitely overpaying.
How to Get the Job Without Saying a Word
You've set your sights on the perfect job. The resume is polished. The outfit is pressed. Now, learn how to use body language to make a great impression.
7 Bizarre Ways to Stay on Budget (That Actually Work)
Good for you if you've made a budget! If you're struggling to stick to it, try one of these offbeat motivators and get back on track.
This Is What It Really Costs to Get Sick
Even with Obamacare, unexpected medical costs can hit your finances hard. Here's what it costs to get sick, and what you can do.
19 Things to Take Off Mom’s To-Do List
It's Mother’s Day. Forget breakfast in bed. Instead, take some things off of mom’s ever-growing, never-ending to-do list.
Heat Maps Equate to Hot Property
Looking for cheap housing? Discover how heat maps can help you determine the average prices of homes in a given city, county, or state.
8 Warning Signs You're Going to Bomb Your Job Interview
You got a job interview! Now get to work polishing up your professional image before you blow the opportunity.
15 Life Hacks for College Students (or Anyone Else Trying to Save Money)
Making ends is tough for students — or anybody else on a tight budget. Get inventive and start solving everyday problems without spending a lot.
Living Well on a Feast to Famine Income
Living on a fluctuating income can wreak havoc on a person's finances. I should know; my income is slightly erratic from season to season.
12 Ways Kids Can Teach Us About Money
If you pay attention, kids can teach a lot about money — from smart ways to save to healthy attitudes about self worth. Watch for these lessons.