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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?
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.
How a Goodwill Letter Can Save Your Credit Score
One money mishap can wreck your credit score. A simple goodwill letter just might help.
6 Important Things to Look for in a Savings Account
Not all savings accounts are created equal. When it comes to stashing your savings, there are a few key features to look for.
How to Keep Student Loans From Wrecking Your Retirement
Young Americans owe thousands in student loan debt. Unfortunately, so do their parents.
Best Money Tips: Tax Secrets of the Rich
Today we found articles on tax secrets of the rich, ways to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle, and household chores you should outsource.
Taxes on irregular income
This is really a non-issue, if you work a regular job: Your employer withholds taxes. It's also not much of an issue if you're self-employed and your income is reasonably
The Store Sales Cycle: Your Monthly Guide to Clearance Prices
From groceries to light bulbs, sales are not random. Every year stores put certain products on sale around the same time. Discover what's cheap when.
Ready For Extreme Saving? Money Saving Advice For An Extreme Economy
The question has arisen in our household whether I should be saving more. Should we resort to extreme saving measures during this recession? Should an extreme economy require grea
9 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Robo-Adviser
Robots are taking all the jobs — even the money manager's. Before you let a bot manage your nest egg, make sure it knows what it's doing.
The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
6 Ways to Earn More Money — Without Working More Hours
Stuck in a job rut? Make more money with these time-efficient earnings boosters.
8 Smart Things to Do With Your Settlement Money
A sudden windfall is exciting, thrilling, and — overwhelming! Spend your lucre wisely, or you may find your pockets are empty again soon.
The 5 Best Bluetooth Keyboards
Love your smartphone or tablet except when you have to type on it? If so, these Bluetooth keyboards may be the solution you've been looking for.
8 Creative Ways to Make Money on Super Bowl Sunday
This year on Super Bowl Sunday skip the chips and dip. These moneymaking plays will fill your wallet with green — and we're not talking guacamole.
6 Tips to Sell Your Condo Fast
If you're thinking of selling your condo, now is a great time. Use these strategies to make the process quick and painless.
Your Travel Rewards Points Were Stolen. Now What?
You know that hackers can steal your credit card info. Guess what? Your travel rewards aren't totally safe, either.
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10 Household Tools Every Frugal Homeowner Should Own
From hammers to hacksaws, here's how to nail down the perfect frugal home toolkit. You'll be ready for almost any repair!
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