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Plan for expensive fuel

Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to. I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]

6 Self-Care Rituals to Try When You Find Out You're Pregnant

You just found out you're pregnant! Time to make self-care your number one priority.

12 Personal Finance Skills Everyone Should Master

Budgeting and negotiation are just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these critical life and money skills have you mastered?

5 Alternatives to a 401(k) Plan

If you're nervous about the future of 401(k) plans, you'll be pleased to know you have other options.

What Happens to Debt After Divorce?

Divorce doesn't only involve the distribution of assets; it involves the distribution of debts, too. Here's what to expect when you untie the knot.

4 Surprising Reasons to Always Use Your Credit Card

Did you know that your credit card has built in protection for your purchases?

Travel and Money: Carrying Decoy Wallets

Here’s a technique for protecting your cash — and your identity — from being stolen in one fell swoop when you're traveling.

What was your best purchase in the past year?

This week, Wise Bread writers share our favorite purchases from the past year. Being frugal isn't just about saving money--it's about spending wisely. Shopping isn't a sin, and fru

“I see dumb people” – Learn to cold-read like a so-called “psychic.”

I don’t believe in psychics, palm readers, telekinesis or mediums. Not because I’m a huge skeptic but because I’ve been researching them for years and have found NO evidence that t

5 Effective Sleep Tips You Haven't Tried Yet

Tried every sleep aid out there? Here are 5 little known tips that work wonders for me.

6 Solid Online Resources to Help You Find a Job

When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.

The 5 Best Flushable Wipes

Once you go with flushable wipes, you'll never go back to toilet tissue. Use any of these flushable wipes and you'll quickly learn what you've been missing.

3 Ways Education Can Impact Your Creditworthiness

Education doesn't directly affect your credit; but it can impact your creditworthiness.

8 Awkward Money Moments Everyone Has at Work

You go to work to earn money, but it's also a place where you can spend it. And sometimes, things can get a little weird.

6 Tips for Choosing The Right Home Safe

6 tips for selecting the right safe for your home based upon safety ratings, size and price.

8 Ways Retirees Can Spring Clean Their Finances

You're retired, but that doesn't mean your finances are. Take some time this spring to spruce up your money.

Are Private Schools Worth the Money They Demand?

I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan

25 Great Non-Sandwich Work Lunches

The next time you're packing lunch, leave the bread at home — instead, try one of these delicious and fun non-sandwich meals.

Learn Something New With These 9 Cheap Apps

Why not fill your down time with knowledge? Whatever you wanna know, learning something new won't cost much with these educational apps.

How a Big Family Survives in a Home With One Bathroom

Sharing a single bathroom with a large family or several roommates isn't ideal. Here's how a family of seven (and growing!) makes it work.