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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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Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Highlights from Our Chat With Andrea Woroch

Published Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 18:44 by Wise Bread

Andrea Woroch joined us for our #WBChat on December 20th to share insights on last-minute holiday shopping. Our #AWChat #WBChat featured wonderful tips and Andrea's expertise helped our chatters learn more about how to survive shopping last-minute during the holidays. In total we had 66... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/20, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 20:00 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday 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 #AWChat to participate. This week's topic: Last-Minute Holiday Shopping! Learn about inexpensive last-minute gift ideas, saving on (or... […]

How to Minimize Financial Stress During the Holidays

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 14:28 by Wise Bread

The holiday season is supposed to be merry and bright, but due to the high cost of the holidays and the interpersonal politics of things like gift-giving, shopping, and entertaining, it can also be filled with friction between friends and long-distance besties. A 2018 Bankrate survey found that... […]

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress?

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 05:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Christie, Gina, and Mary for winning this week's contest! The holidays are supposed to be joyful and fun, but it can easily get really stressful if you're in charge of the festivities or if you have multiple events lined up. What are your tips for reducing... […]

Is It Time to See a Marriage Counselor About Your Money Problems?

Published Monday, December 17, 2018 - 05:00 by Wise Bread

Can't stop bickering about money with your spouse? You're not alone. According to a 2016 study by Ameriprise, about three in 10 couples disagree on finances at least once a month, mostly about major purchases or spending habits. It's no surprise that money is a touchy subject for many couples,... […]

9 Ways to Improve Your Life This Weekend

Published Friday, December 14, 2018 - 05:01 by Wise Bread

Weekends give us a chance to play and rest. And we all deserve more time to rest. However, weekends can fly right by when you waste too much time on activities that don't provide any real return. I love Netflix as much as the next person, but spending all weekend on binge-mode can leave you... […]

Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays: Highlights from Our Chat With Lauren Young

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 18:38 by Wise Bread

Lauren Young joined us for our #WBChat on December 13th to share insights on teaching kids about money during the holidays. Our #YoungMoney #WBChat featured wonderful tips and Lauren's expertise helped our chatters learn more about how to incorporate financial lessons for kids into your... […]

8 Baby Items With the Highest Resale Value

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 05:00 by Wise Bread

While the cost of baby gear, clothes, and diapers adds up quickly, there is also money to be made with baby items. For all three of my children, I've bought quality baby items second-hand for less than half of their retail price, used them, and then resold them for what I paid (or more!) once I was... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/13, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 19:15 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday 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 #YoungMoney to participate. This week's topic: Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays! Learn about teaching kids about budgeting,... […]

Ask the Readers: How Does Your Family Prepare for the Holidays?

Published Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 05:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Lori, Christie, and Mary for winning this week's contest! If your family celebrates any of the winter holidays, then you probably know all about the and bustle of decorating your home, getting gifts for friends and family, and planning a meal for kith and kin.... […]