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You Are Lying to Yourself About Your Money

Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.

Why the Affordable Home Really Isn't

I've taken a look at home affordability calculators that are available from many reputable sites offering personal finance advice. "Affordability" is based on bank lending guidelin

Best Money Tips: How to Make Homemade Cough Drops

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we look at a great recipe for homemade cough drops, 50 of the top iPhone apps, and how 9 simple hacks can get you walking

Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Is Your Disability Insurance?

1 in 3 people are disabled during their working lives, and those disabled for more than 2 months have an average disability length of two and a half years. Make sure your disabilit

Best Money Tips: Money Recommendations For Every Age

Today we found some great articles on money recommendations for every age, knowing when it's time to quit your job, and mistakes renters make.

The 5 Best Electric Kettles

If you drink tea or French press coffee, you probably heat water every day. Do it faster and with less energy with these electric kettles.

Why Your Credit Score Matters in Retirement

Just because you've left the working world behind, doesn't mean you can leave the credit world behind. Here's how to keep your credit score golden, too.

Best Cards for Women’s Apparel

Choose the best credit card for shopping in women's clothing stores.

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.

The 8 Worst Home Sale Horror Stories

Buying or selling a house is rarely easy, but these eight home sales turned into actual home sale horror shows.

4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money

From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.

9 Ways to Lose the Clutter and Keep the Memories

You don't treasure all those knick-knacks — you cherish the memories they conjure. Here's how to clear the clutter and still keep what matters.

How to Make Your Favorite Summer Produce Last All Year

Strawberries and cherries might only be in season during the summer, but with the right skills and gear, you can eat them all year long.

This Recent Grad Paid Off $34K in Student Loans and Launched a Business (In Just 4 Years)

From intern to entrepreneur, this is the true tale of how a recent grad used her intern experience to launch a business and pay back $34,000 in debt.

4 Reasons Why Millennials Should Be Optimistic About Their Finances

The Great Recession slowed young people's financial growth, but with today's economy, they're making up for lost time. Are you better off now, too?

10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters

Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.

Best Money Tips: Get a Great Deal at a Car Dealership

Today we found some great articles on getting a great deal at a car dealership, no-cost ways to spend your birthday, and how to save money on food.

6 Money Moves to Make After Buying Your First House

You bought your first home! Now you need to take a few steps to immediately to protect your finances.

3 Common Retirement Regrets You Can Avoid

Some life regrets are hard to avoid. When it comes to retirement, however, smart planning is your key to smooth sailing.

6 Tips to Shrink Your Bills Every Year

An annual bill audit can help you ensure that you're not paying for things you don't need. Follow these steps to slash your regular costs.