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Ask the Readers: How Do You Give? (Chance to win $20!)

Many people are making resolutions to give back to their communities and charitable organizations that have impacted their lives. Others are responding to the calls for aid in Hait

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.

Book Review: Where the Jobs Are Now

Currently the unemployment rate is hovering around 10% nationwide, and millions of people have been out of work for months or even years. Where the Jobs Are Now is a timely book th

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.

Finally, a Card That Adjusts to Your Spending: U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Credit Card

The US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Card allows you to choose the "bonus" categories that would allow you to get the most points possible.

10 Tips to Save You from an ATM Skimmer

If you don’t yet know the term “skimmer,” put it in your vocabulary. Here are ways to avoid ATM skimmers.

Is There Such a Thing as a "Safe" Investment?

We all want to protect our nest eggs, but the question remains: Is any investment truly "safe?"

Who Should Face the Music When the Banks Fail?

Should everyday folks bear the brunt when banks fail, or should the bankers themselves be held responsible?

Book Review: Confronting Collapse

We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things

How to Get Travel Discounts on Stuff You've Already Booked

It always happens. The second after you book a flight or hotel room, the price drops. Use these monitors to get the best deals, even AFTER booking.

Your Job as a Personal Finance Literature Reader

I wish I could tell you exactly what to do, but whether saving a few bucks is worth your time is well, a question only you can answer. It's your job. Do it well.

The Surprisingly Frugal Lifestyles of 12 Famous Superheroes

Sure Batman and Iron Man may be among the world's wealthiest, but that's not true for many superheroes. Here's how the frugal superheroes get by.

Packing Light? Don't Forget These 5 Must Haves

If you're packing light for your next trip, make sure to grab these five essentials first.

Creating a Financially Literate Future for Your Kids: Highlights from our Chat with Jump$tart

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart on creating a financially literate future for your kids!

Going Green Could Mean More Money In Your Pocket

With all the environmental disasters we've been facing lately, it's easy to feel helpless about the state of our world. But rather than fall into this mood, I'd like to suggest tha

Infographic: Always Know Who Should Pick Up the Check

It can be tricky deciding who picks up the tab after dinner. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure you pay in the right situations.

5 Times Buying the Extended Warranty Makes Sense

We usually advise readers to skip the extended warranty. But not always.

6 Tips to Make Your Flip Videos Rock

With the help of the experts, we share 6 ways to make your Flip (or any other brand of camera) clips look like a pro handled them!

Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll — And Other Surprisingly Healthy Activities

Feeling down because you could be doing more for your health? Perk up, plenty of the things you do already are actually really good for you!