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Is Layaway Still Worth It?

Layaway faded away back in '90s, but this different way to pay is making a comeback. Is it worth it?

Best Money Tips: 4th of July Deals

Today we found some stellar articles on 4th of July Deals, saving money when shopping on Amazon, and beating the heat without beating your wallet.

Best Money Tips: Getting a Job When You've Been Unemployed

Today we found some awesome articles on getting a job when you've been unemployed, transforming your home on a budget, and getting ready for vacation travel.

Flashback Friday: The 119 Best Fitness Hacks for Busy People

Getting in shape shouldn't take all of your free time, especially when don't have much to spare. Here's how to get fit when you're a busy bee.

Wantable Makeup Edition: Beauty Treats Tailored for You

Wantable promises welcome surprises in every box, but does the service deliver? Open a Wantable cosmetics box with a Wise Bread Blogger and find out!

What Is the Life Insurance Application Process?

What happens after you request a life insurance quote? Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the life insurance application process.

E*Trade Review: If a Talking Baby Can Do It, So Can You

E*Trade's wide selection of no-fee funds and ETFs make it a good choice for new and intermediate investors.

Best Money Tips: How to Change Your Career

Today we found helpful articles on how to change your career, unhealthy habits that form when you’re trying to be healthy, and minimalist packing tips for your next trip.

5 Key Resources for Workers Recovering From a Disabling Injury or Illness

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month — are you prepared?

Are You Throwing Away Cash With Disposable Cleaning Products?

Sure, use-it-and-trash-it cleaning products are convenient. But how much they cost might shock you.

The 10 Worst States for Retirees

Those nearing retirement are often advised to downsize — often to another, cheaper state. That's smart, as long as you avoid these 10 states.

Best Money Tips: Catch a Recruiter's Eye With These Cover Letter Tips

Today we found some stellar articles on cover letter tips, money-saving ideas that don't work, and getting the biggest tax write-off for your home office.

Outfit Your Nursery for Less: 10 Tips for Finding Low-Cost, High-Quality Things You Need for Your Baby

Are you having a baby or do you know someone who is? It's an expensive process, particularly when it comes to buying all the accessories that seem to come along with having childre

How to Deal with Recession Anxiety

These methods will help you to avoid participating in the recession and the fear mongering that prevail during such periods.

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: MasterCard Acceptance Guidelines

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you insight into how retailers should treat your MasterCard, 24 secret menus at your favorite eateries, and

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/5, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $200 in Prizes!

Topic: Savings Preparedness! Join our conversation with Women's Money Week for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #WMWeek17 to participate!

Are Your Lights Making You Tired?

Do you lose your energy and glow every afternoon? Or do you have trouble getting to sleep at night? Your problem could be your lights.

Turn Your Passion Into A Living

Finding your dream job or life's work may not be as hard as we all make it out to be if we decide to take action towards this goal.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/15, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: What #StateofCredit are you in? Join our conversation with Experian for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #StateofCredit to participate!

Life and Debt: Highlights from Our Chat With Leslie Tayne

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Leslie Tayne on life and debt!