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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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Wine Tastings: Finding Cheap Wine That You Like

Published Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 07:26 by Wise Bread

By WC Porter Say you want to have yourself a drink—whether it's because work has been rough or the kids have been especially bad—without spending a ton of money. You'll find tons of advice on how to save money on booze. From BYOBs to specific recommendations for wine. Let's say you've moved on from the days of buying dirt-cheap 30-packs of beer and want to be a little classy. […]

Best of Personal Finance: C'mon In, The Water's Fine Edition

Published Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 03:40 by Wise Bread

By Andrea Dickson Happy Canada Day! What, you've never heard of Canada Day? That's because I just made it up. Canada's not even a place; I just made that up, too. Where was I? Oh, yes. Independence Day, that one. Wow, it's almost here, which means that summer is getting close to being half over. That makes me sad, does it make you sad? Good, now read these linked articles and feel better. […]

Save Some Cash With These 6 Clever Cleaning Hacks

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 16:48 by Wise Bread

By Linsey Knerl I’m a sucker for brand-name cleaning supplies, and while it’s no crime to be brand-loyal and use what works best for you and your family, often times there are shortcuts that can cut back on cleaning time – and out-of-pocket expenses. […]

How To Write A Resume: 12 Steps To Your Next Job

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 16:42 by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Self-promotion is not easy. Whether you're a high six-figure consultant, or earning $10 an hour in retail, you still have to talk about yourself in the right way. And one of the key ingredients of self-promotion is the resume. Nail it, and you get your foot in the door. […]

Best Deals For Wednesday 7/1/09

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 10:54 by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Today's WISEBUY. Up to 76% Off ANNIE WOMEN'S SHOES at 6PM.com (dealnews) 6pm.com takes 71% to 76% off a collection of 543 styles of Annie women's footwear, with prices reduced to $12.95. Pay $6.95 for shipping.   1. […]

Urban Green: Lessons from Cuba

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 09:35 by Wise Bread

By Myscha Theriault I recently saw a rather interesting documentary. […]

Are the new home appraisal rules good for consumers?

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 17:34 by Wise Bread

By Xin Lu On May 1st a new set of home appraisal rules called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct  was put into effect by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to distance realtors and mortgage brokers from appraisers. […]

Supermarket Angst Part III: How to Buy Better Poultry

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 15:40 by Wise Bread

By Carrie Kirby   As I wrote in previous installments of my Supermarket Angst series, I've been using extra money in our grocery budget to improve the quality of the food I buy my family. […]

Spend or Save: The Fashion Edition

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 14:30 by Wise Bread

By Sarah Winfrey Clothes shopping. Whether you love it or hate it, you have to do it. Whether you see salespeople as friends or enemies, you have to do it. Whether you spend too much, not enough, or you stand in the store for hours deliberating price vs. usefulness vs. […]

Do You Barter? -- Tell Us and Enter to win $10!

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 13:35 by Wise Bread

By Linsey Knerl It’s time for our weekly trivia question: Do you Barter? Have you ever traded services or goods without cash? What has been your experience? Our own Philip Brewer mentioned bartering, among other options, in his recent "Opting out of the Money Economy". […]