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5 Tips for Making Do with the Right Now

It seems easy to hold your breath and wait for situations in life to become clear, determined, and permanent. But what will you be missing in t

5 Ways Your Wardrobe Is Holding You Back at Work

In the office, you are what you wear. Are your workday duds doing all they can to boost your career?

Can a vacuum owner be protected?

“Does the (Good Housekeeping) Seal mean anything?” was a question posed by Ivan, a Wise Bread reader and vacuum consumer. Having had a bad experience but now hopeful for a performs

Best Money Tips: Faster, Cheaper Alternatives to McDonald's Breakfasts

Today we found cheaper alternatives to McDonald’s breakfast menu, science-backed ways to be happier, and fun daytime date ideas for fall.

Best Money Tips: How to Maintain Friendships As An Adult

Today we found articles on ways to maintain adult friendships, timesaving kitchen tips to simplify your life, and the best ways to sell your old stuff and make money.

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

Don't Let Bedbugs Take a Bite Out of Your Next Thrift Store Deal

If you're not careful, a great deal on a used chair might cost you thousands in bedbug extermination costs. Here's what to watch out for.

8 Ways to Stay Sun Safe This Summer

Summer is here and the sun is beaming brightly. But before you head outside, make sure your skin is thoroughly protected from damaging rays.

Leopard Premiere Offers Free T’s for First Viewers

The tech world is abuzz with the news of the biggest update to the Mac OS X operating system yet – Leopard. Visit the premiere on October 26, t

FICO vs. Fakes: Are You Getting the Wrong Credit Score?

FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.

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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

5 Ways to Save Money on Braces

Braces can be a necessary medical treatment — and they can also be exceedingly expensive. Here are five ways to blunt the sharp cost of straight teeth.

The 11 Best Websites for Renting Your Extra Space

Turn to the Internet for fast, simple, and safe ways to get your rental property in front of the right audience.

The many reasons--besides frugality--to do for yourself

Doing for yourself--cooking your own meals, making your own clothes, growing your own vegetables, playing your own music, baking your own bread--is sometimes justified on the groun

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?

7 Ways to Manage Your Travel Anxiety

Is anxiety holding you back from traveling the globe? Don't let it. You can crush those fears and have fun seeing the world.

Why mortgages have eaten Americans out of house and home

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

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The Real Cost of Adopting a Baby

Growing your family is costly no matter your situation. Here are some things to consider if you plan to adopt.