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Living large on a small budget. Despite what you may have heard, you don't have to sacrifice your financial independence to enjoy life. We believe people on a budget can still enjoy fabulous and fun lives.

Latest Posts from Wise Bread

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Hobbies?

Hobbies are an important part of a well-rounded life. They can help us learn new skills, meet new people, and relieve some of the day-to-day stress. What are your hobbies? How has your life improved since picking up these hobbies? Are there any new hobbies you'd like to try? Tell us about your... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 9/19, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Job Interviews! Learn about how to prepare for a job interview, questions you should be ready to answer, questions you... […]

6 Signs You Should Refinance Your Student Loans With a Private Lender

Student loan debt has become an absolute disaster for many Americans who chose higher education with the goal of improving their lives. In fact, over 43 million adults owe on their student loans today, with a cumulative debt that is well over $1.5 trillion. Since it's nearly impossible to... […]

How to Dispute Mistakes On Your Credit Report

There are several obvious reasons to give a hoot about your credit score, and very few reasons you should ignore it. After all, you'll need a good credit score and a solid credit history if you ever plan to purchase a home or take out an auto loan. A bad credit score can even come back to bite you... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 9/12, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Job Hunting! Learn about the best websites to visit to find a job, using social media to search for a job, tapping into... […]

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Quick-Fix Dinner?

Everyone knows, there are certain days that are just really busy! And when you've been running around all day, you might not have a lot of time — or energy — to prepare dinner. Thankfully, there are many delicious meals that you can make quickly and easily. What is your favorite... […]

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Quick-Fix Dinner?

Everyone knows, there are certain days that are just really busy! And when you've been running around all day, you might not have a lot of time — or energy — to prepare dinner. Thankfully, there are many delicious meals that you can make quickly and easily. What is your favorite... […]

How to Stretch Your Airline Miles With Dynamic Award Pricing

The Delta SkyMiles program moved away from fixed award charts several years ago, and it appears most of the other major U.S. players are following suit. The United MileagePlus program announced it would move away from fixed awards earlier this year, for example, and so did Air France/Flying Blue in... […]

How to Stretch Your Airline Miles With Dynamic Award Pricing

The Delta SkyMiles program moved away from fixed award charts several years ago, and it appears most of the other major U.S. players are following suit. The United MileagePlus program announced it would move away from fixed awards earlier this year, for example, and so did Air France/Flying Blue in... […]

How to Stay Calm During a Market Fluctuation

The last few weeks, I've been covering my eyes before I look at my investments, and only peeking through my fingers — as if I'm facing Freddy Kruger rather than a series of numbers. It doesn't help that the financial headlines are full of frightening potential futures: a possible recession,... […]