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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.

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Ways to Save Everyday: Highlights From Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Published Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 19:34 by Wise Bread

Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension joined us for our #WBChat on March 7th to share insights on strategies to save successfully. Our #30DaysofSavings #WBChat featured helpful tips and Dr. O'Neill's expertise enabled our participants to learn more about ways to save... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 3/7, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $100 in Prizes!

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 20:00 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat Thursday, 3/7 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific/ 3p.m. Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #30DaysofSavings to participate. This week's topic: Ways to Save Everyday! Learn about hacks to increase income for savings, hacks to... […]

Ask the Readers: Where Do You Prefer to Work Out?

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 05:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Lataevea, Ephraim, and Jackelyne for winning this week's contest! You can get a good workout in pretty much anywhere. You can set up a home gym, adapt your workspace so you can exercise when you have spare time, or take yourself outside for a run. And, of course,... […]

How Much Time Do Gig Apps Really Save You?

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 - 16:15 by Wise Bread

Time… where does it all go? The 2017 Annual American Time Use Survey from the U.S. Department of Labor revealed that people with full-time jobs spend more than two hours a day on chores including cleaning, cooking, and shopping. The gig economy claims to rescue us from this time crunch with... […]

Strategies to Save Successfully: Highlights From Our Chat With America Saves

Published Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 18:08 by Wise Bread

AmericaSaves joined us for our #WBChat on February 28th to share insights on strategies to save successfully. Our #ASW19 #WBChat in support of America Saves Week 2019 featured helpful tips and America Saves' expertise enabled our participants to learn more about saving. In total we had 86... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/28, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $100 in Prizes!

Published Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 20:00 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat Thursday 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific/ 3p.m. Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards! Use #WBChat and #ASW19 to participate. This week's topic: Strategies to Save Successfully! Learn about creating a savings plan, holding yourself accountable... […]

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Cook At Home?

Published Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 05:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Sara, John, and Kara for winning this week's contest! Cooking at home is a great way to spend less on meals, and preparing a meal together can be a great experience to share with your family, too. How often do you cook at home? What are your tips for an efficient... […]

The 7 Most Affordable Destinations for Bird Nerds

Published Monday, February 25, 2019 - 15:27 by Wise Bread

On the surface, bird-watching sounds like a cheap activity. All you really need is a pair of good binoculars, right? But if you're a true bird nerd, you know that you won't be satisfied with just that. You can spend endless amounts of cash on outdoor hiking gear, GPS devices, notebooks, and bird... […]

Saving for Retirement: Highlights From Our Chat With CalSavers

Published Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 19:10 by Wise Bread

CalSavers joined us for our #WBChat on February 21st to share insights on saving for retirement. Our #CalSavers #WBChat featured awesome tips and CalSavers' expertise helped our participants learn more about saving for retirement. In total we had 91 participants, reached over 265k people, and had... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/21 at 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $200 in Prizes!

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 19:56 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat Thursday 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific/ 3p.m. Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #CalSavers to participate. This week's topic: Saving for Retirement! Learn about retirement issues to watch... […]