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Posted September 22, 2009 - 07:00 by Linsey Knerl
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You don't have to live on either end of the earning spectrum to challenge the stigmas attached with your annual salary. Sometimes, we can fool others into thinking our lifestyle matches our paycheck. Would your friends and family be surprised to know how much (or how little) you make? Or is it pretty obvious that you're either rolling in the dough...or rolling in bed over agony of how you'll pay your bills? Share your experiences to be entered to win $10!
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Posted September 16, 2009 - 08:00 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we're talking leftover hot dog buns and a blinged-out J.D. Roth. (You'll have to see it to believe it!)
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Posted September 15, 2009 - 15:49 by Linsey Knerl
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You hear it all the time: A penny found here, is one you don't have to earn somewhere else. But with all the talks of skipping lattes to create huge financial gains down the road, there are skeptics who argue that all this penny-pinching is having a minimal effect on our long-term savings -- and a burdensome effect on our time and stress levels. Where do you stand on the argument? Answer for a chance to win $10!
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Posted September 10, 2009 - 07:13 by Linsey Knerl
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We want to hear your thoughts on food storage. Do you do it for emergency insurance? Do you have it only as a result of amazing CVS deals gone wild? Is it something you feel is important? Crazy? Tell us in the comments and you will be entered to win our weekly $10 prize? (That's enough to order a good book on canning and freezing!)
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Posted September 9, 2009 - 06:48 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
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 tips. (And a hysterical anatomical reference that is surprisingly evocative.)
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Posted September 8, 2009 - 11:00 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Health and Beauty
When it comes time for you to think about getting your seasonal flu shot, there are a few ways to go about getting one – each one with a different price tag. Before you run out and schedule that doctor’s appointment, check out the many ways to snag a vaccine, for less than you’d expect.
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Posted September 8, 2009 - 09:00 by Linsey Knerl
Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Announcements
Check out our new podcast for a chance to win $100 and free copies of "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing."
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Posted September 2, 2009 - 09:00 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week brings a brief explanation of yard sale litigation, how the recession is bringing in some bad hair business, and the top ten places to relocate or retire. (Plus, check out an amazing video!)
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Posted September 1, 2009 - 06:00 by Linsey Knerl
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Broadway fans have seen the current economy cutting into their entertainment budget, often leaving them without room for tickets to some of the most magnificent shows in the U.S.! We want to hear how you choose to continue pursuing your passions (whether it be Broadway, skiing, or fine dining) even in the face of tighter times. Since Wise Bread’s mission is “Living Large on a Small Budget,” we agree that it’s an important topic of discussion. Share your thoughts for a chance to win 2 tickets to a show or a $10 Amazon GC!
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Posted August 26, 2009 - 06:00 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. We’ve got tips for making a house a home, a condo a house, and a life with less than you ever thought possible. Read on for the articles that caught our eye!
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Posted August 25, 2009 - 06:09 by Linsey Knerl
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Was a firm financial goal something that drew you to your significant other? Was it even discussed? Did appearing to "keep up with the Joneses" have any influence on what finally brought you together? Do you even care? We'd love to hear whether you think budgets, savings, and personal finance topics are hot -- or not. Tell us why, and you will be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card. (That's enough for a few club mixes -- if you're into that sort of thing.)
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Posted August 19, 2009 - 08:01 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. If you've ever wanted to make a million bucks from eating lunch, learn how to raise a $221,000 baby (not from the black market, either), or cook over 4 dozen different ramen dishes, we've got the goods for you!
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Posted August 18, 2009 - 07:37 by Linsey Knerl
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Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the hardcore stuff to the pros... We want to hear about it! Leave a comment with your coupon clipping philosiphy, and be entered to win one ot two $10 Amazon GC's! (We award winners every week, and $10 is enough to snag a book, a music album download, or the entire digital season 1 of The Office -- plus some cookies!)
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Posted August 12, 2009 - 06:00 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. If it’s novel, frugal, or otherwise fantastic, we’re hoping to share it with you each week. This week’s assortment of treats comes to you with advice for junking your car, rocking your career, and brewing your own.
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Posted August 11, 2009 - 08:07 by Linsey Knerl
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Everyone is writing a book these days (even a few personal finance blogs we know.. *ahem*). If you could, what would you call it? What would you cover? Answer for your chance to win $10!
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Posted August 10, 2009 - 09:00 by Linsey Knerl
Life Hacks, General Tips
Some might say that I have no business giving out organizational tips. My desk is always a mess, I usually look for things for a very long time before finding them, and my neat-and-tidy husband often wonders where he went wrong. I’m a work-in-progress, however, and because the learning is so fresh in my mind, I think other messies might benefit from how I’m managing the struggle to keep my stuff in order. Here are 5 tips that I know work (not because I read them in some book).
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Posted August 4, 2009 - 10:00 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink
I’m a work-at-home, home-educating, mom of 4 little ones. I can rarely find time to sweep and scrub, much less create 30 days’ worth of frozen meals on my days off. Here is how I’ve achieved basically the same results as a traditional batch cooking plan, with the spare 30-minutes to an hour I have each day.
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Posted August 4, 2009 - 07:14 by Linsey Knerl
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Is there an online blogger, columnist, or personality who has really inspired you to take charge of your finances? Do you secretly hope to meet a big-name PF writer some day? Is there just one name or blog at the top of your daily RSS feed? Tell us who you read or like the best for a chance to win $10!
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Posted July 28, 2009 - 09:51 by Linsey Knerl
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Do you have a tip for making sure your tax money comes back to you at the end of every year? Give us your views and insights into tax refunds now (before the year runs out), and we'll enter you to win one of two $10 gift cards from Amazon!
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Posted July 21, 2009 - 09:00 by Linsey Knerl
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Does a dollar buy the same things it did a year ago? Share your experiences to be entered to win $10 in our Trivia Tuesday giveaway!
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