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To someone in the US, the decline in the value of the dollar has mainly made itself felt up to now in the form of increases in the prices of globalized commodities--everything from
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Coping Mechanisms for a Spender-Saver Relationship
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The 5 Best Infant Nail Clippers
Trimming a baby's nails isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these infant nail clippers and your baby's nails will stay short and clean.
7 Tricks to Get More Out of Your Slow Cooker
A slow cooker is a great way to prepare easy, time-saving meals. Make the most of your crock with these surefire, low fire cooking secrets.
Ask the Readers: Can Someone Be "Too" Wealthy? (Chance to win!)
Is there such a thing as "too wealthy"? Let us know for a chance to win a $20 Amazon GC!
How to Winterize Your Home for Maximum Savings
Winterize your home with simple repair and maintenance tasks to keep cost low and your home safe during the cold months of the year.
10 Grocery Store Secrets Only the Pros Know
Even food shopping pros may be unaware of these grocery store secrets.
8 Things You Definitely Don't Need for a Baby
You want your new baby to have the best of everything. But you can skip this overpriced gear for your nursery.
How to Really Save Money When You Shop
There is a great way to save money when you make a purchase, but it has nothing to do with store sales or having a coupon.
Beware of These 5 Signs You're Becoming Less Frugal
Choosing steak instead of chicken? It's easy to let go of our frugal convictions when we have a few extra dollars. Watch out for the signs!
14 Dorm Essentials That Make Student Life Easier
Make on-campus living tolerable with these dorm must-haves. Best of all? You won't need another student loan to pay for them.
Wise Bread's First Job Stories
From ruining a neighbor's plant to spending more than earned before even leaving work, learn about Wise Bread writers' awkward and amusing first jobs.
Why Your Business Owes Taxes When It Didn’t Generate Cash Profits
Unfortunately for small business owners, cash income and taxable income are not necessarily the same. Read this to avoid nasty surprises come tax time.
5 Kinds of Emails to Purge From Your Inbox
A cluttered inbox is just like a cluttered desk — bad for your productivity and your peace of mind. Stop hanging onto those old messages now!
8 Money Moves You Can Make When We Turn the Clocks Back for Fall
When Daylight Saving Time ends, we'll all get an extra hour. Make the most of those 60 minutes with these smart money moves.
Oops — I Maxed Out My Credit Cards. Now What?
The convenience of paying with plastic can sometimes lead to trouble. Here's what to do if you've maxed out your credit cards.
What Happens to Your Store Credit Card When the Store Closes?
The retailer behind your store-branded credit card just went kaput. What happens to your plastic — and your debt — now?
Is Your Emergency Fund Big Enough to Keep You Afloat?
About 40% of Americans are unprepared for a sudden loss of income. Could your money handle the worst case scenario?
Free Online Tools That Help Organize People
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6 Terrible Things Science Says You Do to Your Kids
There's no exact science to raising kids — but most of us agree about what you shouldn't do. Are you guilty of these bad parenting habits?
The sinking dollar, as viewed from overseas
To someone in the US, the decline in the value of the dollar has mainly made itself felt up to now in the form of increases in the prices of globalized commodities--everything from