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When Good Food Goes Bad, Part II: Tortillas and Tortilla Chips

Give those stale tortilla chips a second life with this recipe for chilaquiles. Mexican comfort food? Yes, please.

The 5 Best Packable Daypacks

Keeping your personal items organized in a backpack isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packable daypacks and you'll have a compact way to carry your stuff.

Want to Win at Personal Finance? Start a Money Club

Want to really win at money management? Join the club.

Ordering Online Versus Calling it In: Which is Better?

Somewhere between the eight ball and the brick wall behind you, you find yourself stuck. Do you place your order for that product or service online, or through a customer service a

Turn smugness into a positive virtue

Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,

People Who Make a Lot of Money Do These 11 Things — Do You?

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. And if you imitate the right people, you might start earning more — a lot more.

6 Ways Having a Family Boosts Your Career

Career and family are not mutually exclusive. Find out how having a family helps you work smarter — and get further ahead.

Are these genuine bargains, or a pile of garbage?

One of the great things about being a blogger for Wisebread is that I have a large community of people to call on for help and advice when I need it. So far I've rarely called on your sage advice, but today is different. [more]

7 Secrets to Refinancing an Underwater Mortgage

An underwater mortgage can drag you down. Learn how to refinance and why now is a great time to contact a lender — even if you were previously denied.

3 Sources of Fast Cash Besides Your 401K

Life is full of tough decisions. Like, whether it's better to tap your retirement savings or home equity when you need cash.

5 Ways to Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Budget

Anxiety and depression can worm their way into many aspects of life — including your money. Here's how to fight back.

6 Simple Ways to Make a Fantastic First Impression

You know first impressions matter most — and that can make a tense situation worse. Master the art of meeting people with these simple rules.

Which Airline Loyalty Program Has the Best Value for Their Miles?

Just how much is an airline mile worth? It depends on the airline — and the credit card.

10 Ways to Age Well for $0

Good news! Some of the best ways to access the fountain of youth are completely free.

How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Payments

Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.

14 Popular Snacks You Can Make at Home

Store bought snacks are pricey and fattening. Whether you're craving salty or sweet, it's cheap and easy to make your own — and healthier, too!

9 Easy, Frugal, and Tasty Recipes for Bachelors

Just because you're a bachelor doesn't mean you have to dine like one. Instead, whip up these delicious, easy-to-make, and inexpensive recipes.

5 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Gift Giving

Is the holiday season already straining your last festive nerve? Maybe it's time to rethink gift-giving and adopt a saner strategy.

Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job

Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps

The 7 Rules of Budget Travel

Want to save money and protect the environment while on vacation? Get eco-friendly and genuine travel experiences by following these 7 rules of budget travel.