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One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.
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The 5 Best Eyebrow Pencils
If your current eye makeup isn't cutting it, using an eyebrow pencil is what you need. Try one of these the next time you want your peepers to pop.
Retirement for Stay-at-Home Parents
Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her
What to Do If You Didn't Save for Your Child's College
The best time to start saving for your child's education was 18 years ago. If you missed out, there are still ways to help them afford college.
How Much Money Will You Need to Retire?
Do you really know how much money you'll need to retire? Find out by filling out this short (but comprehensive) worksheet.
Do You Live In One Of America’s Most Foreclosure-Ridden Towns?
I’ve seen several houses in my area go into foreclosure over the last 12 months. The economy and over-inflated housing prices, coupled with predatory lenders and some very bad deci
Five quick and simple scams that could happen to you today
A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch,
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
The 5 Best Fans
Staying cool in the summer heat isn't easy, it can be. Just use any of these five fans and you will always stay comfortably cool.
The 10 Kinds of People Who Get Rich (and How They Do It)
What kind of people get rich? See if you have some of these 10 traits and habits common to the wealthy — and learn how you can start amassing riches.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
The Only 5 Grocery Shopping Techniques You Need
There are lots of ways to cut grocery costs, but these five strategies may be the cleverest — and they aren't difficult to do, either.
5 Reasons Not to Apply for a Loan Modification in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Spread Happiness
Today we found articles on simple ways to spread happiness, free ways to learn self-defense skills, and cleaning mistakes you didn’t realize you were making.
7 Things Not to Buy on Black Friday
Don't count that doorbuster as a win just yet. Spending money on these bad Black Friday buys is more of a wallet-buster.
5 Financial Moves Now That You'll Regret When You Retire
Retirement may seem like a distant dot on the horizon, but if you make these costly money moves today, you'll really regret it later.
5 Common Tax Mistakes We Need to Stop Making
Sure, doing your taxes can be tricky! But when it comes to these five mistakes, we really, really need to stop making them.
Selling Your Groupon Coupons
If you've bought a Groupon or Living Social coupon but can't (or don't want to) use it, these sites will help you sell it to someone who wants it.
8 Things You Can Do in Denver That You Can't Do Anywhere Else
The Mile High City is known for that (literally and figuratively), but there are plenty of other unique Denver Activities for you to experience.
11 Food Additives You're Probably Eating Every Day (and What They Do)
It's almost impossible to avoid these 11 food additives in a modern, processed-food diet. Learn what else is in your food besides food.
The Best Free Gifts for Business Colleagues
Looking for thoughtful ways to say "thanks" to a colleague? These ideas are all valuable — and free!