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Don't Ignore These 4 Things Before Refinancing Your Student Loans

If you're overwhelmed with student loan debt, refinancing might be tempting. Before you make that call, make sure you understand the fine print.

25 Easy Ways to Make Someone Happy Today

Making other people happy is great! Here are some easy, low- or no-cost ways to bring a smile to someone else's face — and to yours.

5 Creative, Simple, and Frugal Recipes for Leftover Turkey

It's that time of year again. No, not the holiday season. The time when everyone and their mother tells you what to do with all that leftover turkey you're going to have in a week.

Best Money Tips: Lighten Your Load With These Smart Laundry Hacks

Today we found articles on smart laundry hacks, easy DIY costumes inspired by movies, and ten apps that will help you get and stay organized.

How Will the Obama Middle Class Tax Credits Benefit You?

This week President Obama is announcing several tax credits for the middle class in his State of the Union speech. Here are some of the details on what the proposals are, and how t

Best Money Tips: Tips and Tricks to Combat Cooking Burnout

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you how to become inspired with your meals again, what a little bit of chalkboard paint can do for a worn-out cha

Frugal, Amazing, and Easy-to-Navigate: The 10 Best International Cities to Visit

These affordable international travel destinations take the hassle out of travel without skimping on the wows. Where do you want to go?

Why Roth IRAs Are Ideal for Young Professionals

Young professionals (20s and 30s) who make a decision to start saving for retirement can do so in many different types of savings and retirement accounts.

Should You Be Paying Someone Else to Do These 7 Common Chores?

Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.

So Far Trump Has Called Out 6 Companies: Here's How They've Done

When Trump takes to Twitter to insult — or praise — a company, does it hurt their bottom line?

8 Ways to Save on Dinner — No Meal Planning Required

Tired of spending hours mapping out your meals? Good news: You can make healthy, affordable meals on the fly, too.

The One Tool That Assures You Never Pay Too Much for Groceries

Don't just guess that an advertised price is a deal — track prices on frequent purchases over time so you know when a deal really is a deal.

3 Sources for Freelance Work at Home Jobs

Freelance work at home jobs are easier dreamed about than found, it sometimes seems. Here are three free ones I like to check on a regular basis.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save? (Chance to win $20!)

We want to hear your tips for squirreling away some funds. If you share your answer, you'll be entered to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

6 Powerful Images of Money and What They Really Mean

From Fearless Girl to Uncle Scrooge's vault, these iconic money images continue to shape our outlook on finance.

Want to Be Happier? Work These 7 Magic Words into Your Vocabulary

The words we say and think have a strong influence over our moods and emotions. Harness their power to gain (and spread) more happiness in your life.

High Tech Solutions For the Winter Blues

We share a few of our favorite tech-savvy ways to fight the winter blues.

10 Big Expenses You Can Easily Get Rid Of

The 80/20 rule applies to budgeting, too — 80% of your spend goes to 20% of your expenses. If you can cut those big costs, the savings are big, too.

9 Summer Side Gigs for Grown-Ups

Teenagers aren't the only ones who need extra money during the summer. Maybe one of these great summer gigs is right for you!

5 Thanksgiving Traditions You Should Skip

Is tradition bogging you down more than the stuffing? Drop these five musty traditions and create new ones for you and your family to enjoy.