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Once beginning investors move beyond indexes and mutual funds, they start to hear about asset allocation. Learn the basics and how they apply to your investment decisions.
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Beyond Goodwill: The Different Types of Thrift Stores
Looking for secondhand treasure? Knowing the pros and cons of each type of thrift store can help you decide where to shop.
Best Money Tips: When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
Today we found articles on the best time to buy a car, ways to make the most of your time and money, and how to handle sentimental clutter.
10 Dumb Little Budgeting Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
Small little spending and budgeting mistakes add up to big holes in your finances. The good news is that you can find and fix them.
12 Money-Saving Tricks to Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring
Impress the love of your life with a beautiful symbol of your devotion — while saving some green in the process.
25 Beautiful Things You Can Make With Paint Sample Cards
The cheapest way to spruce up a space is with paint. Sample paint chips, that is.
11 Fun Games That Make You Smarter, Too
Sure, games are fun, but they can also make us smarter, teach us about money, and stave off dementia. Try these brain building pastimes.
How to Talk to Friends and Family About Money (Without Making Everyone Mad)
Most of us would rather get a tooth pulled than talk about money with friends and family. Here's how to make the money talk painless.
Everything You Didn’t Understand About Credit Card Interest, Grace Periods, and Penalty APRs
Everything you need to know about credit card interest.
10 Smart Ways to Keep Your Clothes Looking New
You've stocked your capsule wardrobe with smart, versatile looks. Now keep them looking that way, season after season.
With Micro-Investing, Your Smartphone Pays YOU
If investing in the stock market puts you on edge, micro-investing with these three apps can help build your nest egg.
8 Questions to Ask on a College Tour
Picking the right college is as simple as knowing the right questions to ask.
How to Keep Home Improvement Projects From Busting Your Budget
You might have a set home improvement budget, but scope creep can easily bust it wide open. Here's how to prevent that.
Are You Eating the 10 Most Over-Priced Restaurant Menu Items?
It's no secret that dining out costs more than dining in. A Wise Bread writer runs the numbers on her local grubberies and to find out how much more.
Best Money Tips: 30 Habits, Qualities, and Secrets That Lead to Success
Today we found articles on the habits and qualities that lead you to success, tips for driving on snowy roads, and ways to explore a new city on the cheap.
5 Times You Should Demand a Raise
You want a raise, but when is it right to ask for one? Here are five times you've definitely earned a pay bump — and are likely to get it.
12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview
If you want to move from applicant to interviewee, don't just send a resume and cross your fingers — try one of these creative methods instead.
9 Problems You Can't Solve With Money
Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.
7 Times to Update Your Homeowners Insurance
You probably haven't looked at your homeowners policy since you bought your house. You might want to; especially if you've made these changes.
The Basics of Asset Allocation
Once beginning investors move beyond indexes and mutual funds, they start to hear about asset allocation. Learn the basics and how they apply to your investment decisions.
This One Ratio Is the Key to a Good Credit Score
Understanding this key credit scoring ratio may be the secret to unlocking a higher credit score. The math is simple, and so is the strategy.