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Why I Didn't Pay My Mortgage Off In Full
Getting out of credit card debt, paying off all student loans, and paying off their mortgage in full ASAP is the #1 goal of almost every personal finance blogger on the Wise Bread
10 Fun Ways to Wrap the Gift of Cash
Almost everybody enjoys the gift of cash, but a thin envelope isn't much fun to unwrap. Make your next cash gift thoughtful (and fun!) with these clever cash packing ideas.
Worried About Debt? Tips On Managing Your Loans
If you've got a lot of loans under your belt, you'll want to make sure that you're able to manage them well, or risk wrecking your credit by making a late payment somewhere. Deali
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 5 Best Callus Removers
Keeping your feet smooth and clean isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these callus removers and your feet will remain soft and callus-free.
How to Never Pay for Another Book
If you have a computer, iPhone, or other handheld device, you can download for free more books than you will ever be able to read, including recent releases.
7 Ways to Pick the Bank That's Right for You
With so many banks — and credit unions! — vying for your business, it can be hard to choose. Here's how to find the bank that works for you.
Financial Emergencies: How to Weather the Storm
A financial emergency can seem insurmountable — but if you follow these steps, you can get through unscathed.
7 Essential Money Moves for New Parents
Having a kid is scary — and expensive! These money moves can make the transition a lot easier on your wallet.
The 5 Best Compression Sacks
Keeping your items dry from the elements isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these compression sacks and your stuff will always be safe and protected.
What Americans Can Learn From How the Rest of the World Saves Energy
After traveling to Europe and Australia, one writer has learned a several energy-saving tips that he's eager to bring home.
The 11 Craziest Elite Airline Perks
Most of us consider free snacks and extra legroom great airline extras. From private jets to Porsches, find out what the elite get instead of a bag of peanuts.
Good Debt, Bad Debt
Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.
4 Inexpensive Breakfasts in Under Five Minutes
Time is a precious commodity in the mornings, but there are options beyond the drive through. Some of these recipes can be made even cheaper, if you’re willing to put in a
A Low APR Secured Credit Card: Excent Secured
Rebuild or build your credit rating with a low APR secured credit card.
Stuff We Love: A Lifefactory Reusable Glass Water Bottle
A reusable water bottle saves money and the environment. Choose a glass bottle to avoid the BPAs found in some plastics and the metallic flavor of stainless steel.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
Are You Being Ripped off at the Gas Station?
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My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
8 Job-Hunting Tools That Are More Important Than LinkedIn
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