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10 Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals (and How to Change That)

Fail to reach another goal? Don't beat yourself up about it (that's reason #6), but do use this list to learn why you've failed — and how to do better next time.

6 Stocks to Buy Before Black Friday

'Tis the season to take advantage of a holiday bull market.

5 Reasons Tax Prep Software May Be Right for You

I’ve been doing my own taxes for about 5 years now. Even as my needs have changed (I’ve gone from a simple 1040EZ to a more complex small business partnership structure), I’ve fou

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.

5 Amazing Online Cooking Shows That Teach You All the Skills You Need

Looking to hone your cooking skills? These lively and informative shows will transform your cookery from stale toast to devil's food cake.

Improve Your Giving With 5 Smart Charity Tricks

Make the most out of your efforts to give back and you'll do the most good. It's easy to be extra charitable!

$20 in San Francisco: The Best Ways to Spend It

Baghdad by the Bay is not known as a cheap place to live, but it does boast plenty of cheap outings. Find out how far 20 bucks will take you there!

8 Money-Smart Things I Wish I'd Asked Santa For

You wasted your Dear Santa letters on Barbies and video games. Don't you wish you'd asked for these things instead?

You're Missing Out on These 5 Easy Fixes for FOMO

While you've been afraid of missing out on everything, you've also missed out on ways to cure FOMO. But here they are!

The Second-Best Way to Make your Household More Secure

You already know the best way to make your household finances more secure: emergency fund, insurance, diversified investment portfolio, marketable skills. But once you're doing

If You're Doing These 4 Exercises, Your Workouts Are Worth Nothing

One thing's for sure about these four workouts — they definitely won't pump you up. Read on to learn which routines aren't worth sweating over.

Best Money Tips: How to Get Free Airline Upgrades

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, give you tips for getting free airline upgrades

8 Cheap Ways to Continue Your Education Without Going Back to School

Getting smarter has never been easier or more affordable. Discover the cheap educational opportunities awaiting you on the other side of a mouse-click.

5 Ways to Prevent the Winter Blues from Busting Your Budget

The winter blues can put heavy strain on your sleep, diet, and, you guessed it — even your finances. Here's how to perk up — for your money's sake.

6 Top iPhone Apps for Voracious Readers

These 6 super apps will help you read more on the go, get more from the text you do read, and make each juicy word more enriching.

3 Easy Steps to Take for a Better 401k

Everyone should know the basics of asset allocation by now, or so you thought. Here's three other things you can do to help your 401k.

7 Killer Ways to Really, Actually Lose Weight

There's a lot of weight loss advice out there that's either unsustainable or doesn't deliver results. Learn what really works — and how it could help you.

Are Your Five Senses Tricking You to Spend More?

An interesting take on how your senses affect your spending.

Xeriscaping to Promote Water Conservation

There are many benefits to what is known as Xeriscaping, or "dry" gardening. Xeric landscaping means planting native flowers and plants to your region that req

Best Money Tips: Little Known Uses for Fruit Peels, Shells, and Seeds

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you some useful tips for repurposing fruit sk