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6 Weird Things People Sell for Cash

When the recession began to really hit home, there was plenty of chatter about selling your plasma, undergoing paid medical tests, and even cutting off your lovely locks for a prof

How Every Woman Can Take Control of Her Finances

Women, don't be another statistic. It's time to forge ahead on these critical money matters, or face retiring in poverty.

Save Over $100 a Year by Shaving with a Cutthroat Razor

I despise paying the ridiculous prices Gillette and the like charge for razor cartridges. It seems as though the prices are directly aligned with the number of extra blades they pu

Best of Personal Finance: Common Car Dealer Phrases to Watch For

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we’ll share the ins and outs of a credit freeze, how to make your own deodorant, and some thrift store shopping

Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters

Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.

Ask the Readers: Would You Relocate for the Perfect Job? (Chance to win!)

Some people are just happy to be where they are -- and no amount of money (or the perfect job) could move them. Others are more flexible, willing to follow their dreams to the ends

8 of our Favorite Fitness and Diet Smart Phone Apps

Those of us with smart phones are fairly certain we can’t live without them. In fact, chances are good that if you use them right – than can actually help you live longer! See wh

Best Money Tips: Retail Lies That Cost You Money

Today we found articles on retail lies that cost you money, ways to think like a financial adviser, and careers that require only two years (or less!) of training.

15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.

5 Financial Principles for a Seismic Economy

Learn the 5 principles of personal economics to help you survive and thrive in tough economic climates.  Become more financially nimble and able to absorb the shocks of a f

Fess Up to Your Addictions: How to Satisfy Them on a Frugal Budget

There are just some things I can't go without, like Starbucks coffee or a dinner at Chili's. To feed my addictions, I've learned some tips that save me money and still let

Best Money Tips: Saving on Designer Wear and Apparel

Today we found some wonderful articles on saving on designer wear and apparel, tips to stick to your budget, and saving on food costs this summer.

The 5 Best Teeth Whiteners

Looking for an easy way to whiten your teeth without the need for a trip to the dentist? These five excellent teeth whiteners can do just that.

Best Money Tips: Reach Your Goals By Measuring Them

Today, we share how you can achieve your goals and resolutions by measuring them, the down-low on hand sanitizers, fun and frugal ways to bond with your family, and more!

Best Money Tips: How to Start Working from Home

Today, we share the steps to take when you want to work from home, a tutorial to make a reusable coffee cozy out of an old belt, and more.

Best Money Tips: 85 Things You Should Buy at the Dollar Store

Today we found articles on items you should buy at the dollar store, great jobs for retirees, and how going to college abroad can help you save money.

Best Money Tips: How To Win Sweepstakes

Today, we share tips to help you bag you next contests or sweepstakes, to-do's to keep your family and home safe over the holidays, instructions for a DIY book safe, and more.

Best Money Tips: Make Your House Look Awesome for $50 or Less

Today we found some great articles on making your house look awesome for $50 or less, ways to save $1,000 for holiday shopping, and cash-back websites for online shoppers.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Your Career a Success

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to make your career a success, money ideas for freshmen, and catching up on Christmas savings.

8 Tips for Improving or Starting a Budget

Whether your current budget could use some tweaking or you're trying to get your finances sorted out for the first time, these suggestions can help you build a better budget.