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Be Careful Who You Owe: Here's Who Can Garnish Your Wages
Most Americans already live paycheck to paycheck. If you owe these four creditors money, well...that paycheck might get a little — or a lot — smaller.
8 Ways to Track Your Diet and Fitness for Free
Fitness experts will tell you that tracking progress is a good motivator. These free tools will help you do that, without hurting your budget goals.
9 Travel Expenses You Forgot to Budget For
These often-overlooked travel expenses can eat right through your budget. Keep your eyes open for these nefarious fees.
How to Return Items Through Your Credit Card If the Store Refuses
Credit card policies can get you a refund when the store refuses. Just be sure to read the fine print.
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5 Ways to Turn Your Walk Into a Real Workout
If you're already walking for fitness, why not add some extra kick — for extra fitness? It's easy!
Best Money Tips: 100+ Things You Should Always Throw Away
Today we found articles on the things you should always throw away, ways to save at Whole Foods, and the biggest investments that most people neglect.
5 Surprising Budget Habits of Wealthy Financial Gurus
Even for the wealthiest of the wealthy, the simpler (and cheaper) things in life are better.
12 Awesome Things You Didn't Know You Could Get at the Library
Your local library shares a lot more than books and old movies these days. Find out what you're missing by not renewing your library card.
Wise Bread Reloaded: The Surprisingly Easy Way to Defend Your Knees and Other Air Travel Tips
You don't have to deploy a knee defender to fly comfortably. Try a few of these tips and tricks from Wise Bread's flight-savvy writers.
12 Things You Won't Ever Use Again and Should Throw Out Today
Maybe you're sentimental, or maybe you subscribe to "out of sight, out of mind," but whatever the reason, stop hanging onto your old junk!
10 Scams to Avoid in 2011
Most of us work hard for our money, and last year, scammers worked hard to take it away from us. Here are last year's top scams and how to avoid them.
Why One-Third of Americans Haven't Saved for Retirement
The good news is that two-thirds of Americans have saved at least something for retirement. Do any of these explanations sound familiar?
Energy Efficient Mortgages: Borrowing More to Save
Borrowing extra for an energy efficient mortgage can lower your utility costs and generate significant savings...as long as you make sure the math adds up.
Student Loans: How to Make Post-College Decisions
Making decisions about student loans doesn’t have to be difficult. But it should be personalized.
4 Ways to Have a Better Day
Whether your day is annoying, infuriating, sad, frustrating, or just plain dumb, learn how you can turn it around.
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Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate St. Patty's Day
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day, ways to improve your credit score, and tips for some great shut eye.
7 Free Perks You Should Ask for on Your Next Flight
There are plenty of cool things you can get to make your flight more comfy. All you need to do is ask.
How to Buy the Best Mattress for the Least Money
Buying a mattress seems like it should be easy, but from foam density to negotiating ploys, there's a lot that goes into a good night's rest.