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As the self-employed, work-at-home tech guy for Wise Bread, I use frugalism to keep me out of a corporate 9-5 job.

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French Press Coffee: Step-by-Step Guide to Handcrafted Coffee

Posted July 31, 2009 - 16:53 by Greg Go

Food and Drink

kissing French press pots

If you want to add a little jolt to your caffeine-enjoyment, check out the French press. It's fairly cheap, produces rich and delicious coffee, and it's not that complicated. Here are step-by-step instructions and tips for getting the most enjoyment out of a cup of French pressed coffee.

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13 Awesome Money Saving Sites We Love at Wise Bread

Posted June 7, 2009 - 21:25 by Greg Go

Frugal Living, Shopping, Lifestyle

unique

While scouring the web for our list of the best money saving resources, there were a few sites that made us say "wow!" and stood out from the crowd for one reason or another. Some had really awesome features, some eliminated lots of pain and hassle, and others were just so unique we had to mention them. Here are 13 of the best of the best money saving sites on the web.

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Ask the Readers: I used to __, but now I __ to save money.

Posted May 26, 2009 - 02:27 by Greg Go

Giveaways

Four Seasons by joiseyshowaa / Flickr

Fill in the blanks for a chance to win $10. Post in the comments, tweet your answer to @wisebread, or write a blog post to win 1 of 2 Amazon gift cards.

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Best of Personal Finance: Books Galore Edition

Posted May 14, 2009 - 20:53 by Greg Go

Personal Finance

girl with book

Bunch of personal finance books being released in the coming weeks. How to haggle with your doctor, hospital or dentist. Awesome getting started guide to biking to work (with commuter bike recommendations). Tips for fighting for your job. And more!

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What's the silver lining in this recession? Share your answer to win $10

Posted May 14, 2009 - 03:12 by Greg Go

Giveaways

Silver lining

All we hear these days are doom and gloom news about layoffs, bankruptcies and stock market dips. But it can't be all bad out there. So we're asking you: What are some silver linings in this recession? Whether it's stock market bargains, time with family, a forced change that turned out to be good, or something else, we want to know how you've benefited from the recession. Post a comment or tweet your answer for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card.

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Everything You Need to Know About Personal Finance on One Page

Posted May 6, 2009 - 18:57 by Greg Go

Personal Finance

money growing in a pot

Trent Hamm of The Simple Dollar has published a short ebook he's giving away for free. It's audaciously titled "Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About Personal Finance On Just One Page" -- and you know what? It actually succeeds! Fortunately for us, the ebook doesn't end on page 1. Trent spends another 48 pages explaining the principles presented on the first page.

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Share a money tip & win $10: What do you buy to thrive in a recession?

Posted May 6, 2009 - 08:38 by Greg Go

Giveaways

shopping bags

What are you spending money on to thrive in this recession? What should I buy to save money? Share your tips for spending our way out of this recession, and be entered to win one of two $10 Amazon gift certificates.

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HP Wireless All-in-One Photosmart Printer Review & Giveaway

Posted April 2, 2009 - 02:33 by Greg Go

Technology, Giveaways

HP Photosmart C6380 Wireless Printer

HP and BlogHer sent us two Wireless All-in-One Photosmart printers -- one to review, one to giveaway. My quick review: this printer is noisy, but makes up for it with wireless printing, beautiful photo prints, and a svelte all-in-one form factor. To enter the giveaway, answer this question in the comments: how would a wireless all-in-one photo printer make your life easier? Click through to read my full review and to enter the drawing.

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10 Innovative But Obscure Sites That Put Money In Your Pocket

Posted February 1, 2009 - 15:25 by Greg Go

Personal Finance, Technology, Shopping

Smart piggy

While these 10 sites are not widely know, they offer some pretty cool ways to either save or make some extra cash. No reason to keep them a secret. Tell your friends!

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Wise Bread Talks and Meetup at BlogWorld Expo

Posted September 18, 2008 - 17:27 by Greg Go

Announcements

Wise Bread will be at the BlogWorld Expo conference this weekend in Las Vegas. Are you going? If you'll be in town, we'd love to meet you! Check out one of our panels, and come to the Wise Bread meetup at the Zen Lounge (Las Vegas Hilton) on Sunday night from 6-8pm. See you in Vegas!

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Create a Business Plan by Answering 4 Simple Questions

Posted July 28, 2008 - 03:05 by Greg Go

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

your first business plan

There are a lot of would be entrepreneurs out there with a great idea, but are afflicted with Business Plan Paralysis. Instead of shipping product, they're "working" on their plan, doing more "research", or "thinking about it". If you're perpetually in planning mode instead of execution mode, there's good news! You really only have to answer these 4 simple questions to have a basic working plan.

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Zen To Done: Your fieldguide for getting a handle on your life

Posted December 31, 2007 - 06:27 by Greg Go

Productivity

I just finished reading Leo Babauta's productivity book Zen To Done, and it's inspiring me to tackle my overflowing email inbox. Leo has spent the last year honing his own productivity system that distills the best from the gurus into 10 habits that will serve you for life.

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Open Mic Week for Readers

Posted November 12, 2007 - 10:39 by Greg Go

Announcements

microphone

Wise Bread just got a design makeover and we want to know what you think! But not just about the new look. We want to know what we're doing right and where we can improve. Ask us your burning financial questions. Point us towards topics you'd like to read about. Tell us how to make your life easier. Share your thoughts in the comments and automatically be entered in a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift certificate.

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$10 billion tax refund for long distance phone

Posted January 25, 2007 - 19:18 by Greg Go

Taxes

If you paid for long distance phone service in the last 3 years, you are eligible for a refund of the U.S. federal taxes paid on that service. The government estimates that up to $10 billion will be refunded to consumers.

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Ramen, miracle food

Posted 3 years ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Food and Drink

Nissin ramen

Ramen inventor, Momofuku Ando, died last Friday at the ripe old age 96. (Yahoo story) That's older than any US president has lived. Maybe the instant ramen has more nutritional value than we previously thought.

Regardless of what you think of ramen, it certainly deserves a place among the greatest inventions of humanity. According to the New York Times,

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Ends in 4? It's the final markdown

Posted 3 years ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Shopping

Target dog

According to Atwater Village Newbie, savvy shoppers can tell when an item at Target has been marked down to its lowest price based on the last digit:

Full prices end in 9. Every time Target discounts, the final digit of the price drops. The lowest the final digit will go is 4. If you see something you want and the price ends in 4, buy it. You won't get it for less.

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Amazon's secret 30-day price guarantee

Posted 3 years ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Shopping

Wise Bread reader Bob M. submitted the following tip about shopping at Amazon:

I came across this [Slate.com article] that talks about how Amazon offers a refund of the difference should any item you buy on Amazon decrease in price within 30 days of your purchase (and how Amazon doesn't publicise this policy). I found this link from the article useful because it's a site that automates the checking for you. I'll have to get in the habit of doing this every time I buy something from there.

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Best free software packaged in one CD

Posted 3 years ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Life Hacks

computer discsSoftware for Starving Students (SSS) is a non-profit organization that takes all the best open source and/or free software that college students might need, and makes them available as one downloadable CD.

Each included program is available for free download from the Internet, but SSS has done the legwork of putting the most useful apps in one place.

The latest edition (2007.01) is available for Mac or Windows. (Software for Starving Students download page)

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Alternatives to drunk driving

Posted December 31, 2006 - 06:04 by Greg Go

Cars and Transportation, Food and Drink, Lifestyle

drunk driving

Party hardy tonight, but don't drive drunk! Not only could you die (bummer) or kill someone else (unforgivable), but it could cost you financially big time (not savvy living).

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Easy savings in 2007

Posted 3 years ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Personal Finance

pennies in a jar

If you're trying to build a nest egg in '07, some of these links may help.

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