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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
The problem with the Nirvana fallacy is simple: there's NEVER a perfect solution, only shades of decisions that are better than others, and mistakes you make and can hopefully lear
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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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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
You Won't Believe How Much You Can Save With an Ice Cube Tray
You can do a lot more with an ice tray than make ice — you can freeze your spending, reduce food waste, and more! Learn how.
12 Things You Didn't Know About Retirement
Everyone knows the basics about retirement, but there are still some surprises hidden in the complexity. Test your retirement knowledge!
Lessons We Can Learn From Blockbuster's Demise
As the video giant Blockbuster files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, marketing experts everywhere are asking the same question: what went wrong?
Selling Stuff Online? Avoid These 8 Flipping Mistakes
If you're looking to make some extra cash by selling stuff online, make sure you don't fall into these common traps.
This Is How Rich You'd Be If You'd Saved the Money You Earned in High School
Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.
9 Closet Offices That Will Change How You Work
No space? No problem. Create a home office that works for you with these nine clever "cloffices" as your inspiration.
14 Fun Winter Staycation Ideas
You don't have to break the bank to get some R&R this winter. Get away (without going too far) with these fun winter staycations.
But I Don't Want To! Secrets to Self-Motivation
There are only a few things that really motivate us, such as fear, money, love, and hate. But what happens when these aren't enough to get us going?
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at Target
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money at Target, how to work abroad, and whether or not shopping can alleviate sadness.
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
8 Questions to Always Ask Yourself Before Making a Big Purchase
Avoid buyer's remorse later — and keep more of your money now — by checking in with yourself before you spend on costlies.
Beat the Nirvana fallacy: why doing something is better than nothing
The problem with the Nirvana fallacy is simple: there's NEVER a perfect solution, only shades of decisions that are better than others, and mistakes you make and can hopefully lear
12 Delicious Ways to Eat Cauliflower Rice
On the Paleo diet or watching carbs? Cauliflower "rice" will thrill your palate.
Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car
Today we found some great articles on the best time to buy a car, online jobs for college students, and Warren Buffet's tips for investing.
How These 8 Company Stocks Fared Following Scandal
From oil spills to exploding phones, these companies are no strangers to scandal. How has it affected their shareholders?
Everything You Need to Know About Fancy Coffee in One Infographic
Not sure what to order at a coffee shop? Looking to try something new? Here is a breakdown of 28 popular drinks for coffee-lovers and the coffee-curious.
Occupy Wall Street, the 99%, and All That
Some say that the Occupy Wall Street movement lacks a clear message. But to one writer, what they're saying is perfectly clear.