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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 (page 6)

Simple Ways to Get the Healthcare You Need Without Overspending

Published Monday, May 6, 2013 - 05:48 by Wise Bread

Getting the right healthcare services can be difficult under any circumstance. In the past few years, my family members and I have had some relatively minor but pressing problems requiring medical attention. Making sure we had proper care at a reasonable cost was much more difficult than expected even though we have excellent insurance coverage. […]

Retire Your Credit Card Debt With Citi Simplicity® Card

Published Friday, May 3, 2013 - 06:36 by Wise Bread

The best thing that you can do with your credit card is to always pay your entire balance in full and on time. If you do not pay your balance in full, you will incur interest on the average daily balance of all of your charges. […]

Cut Your Electric Bill With Solar Panels

Published Friday, May 3, 2013 - 06:24 by Wise Bread

Thinking about reducing your carbon footprint by going solar? Besides helping the environment, installing solar panels can dramatically reduce your electric bills. Solar panel installers say the panels can cut monthly electric bills by 50 to 90%. […]

Best Money Tips: Why Your Budget Isn't Working

Published Friday, May 3, 2013 - 06:00 by Wise Bread

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on why your budget isn't working, saving on car insurance, and custodial accounts. Top 5 Articles Your budget isn't working. Here's Why. — Your budget may not be working if you aren't keeping track of your spending. […]

Finding an Internship as an Adult

Published Friday, May 3, 2013 - 05:48 by Wise Bread

Internships have become a standard part of the learning process for many careers — they can be one of the best ways to get on-the-job experience when you don't have a resume that will get you hired for a position. But the stereotypical intern is in college, or perhaps a recent graduate. […]

Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge

Published Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 06:36 by Wise Bread

Recently, a friend said that caffeine was a drug because of its addictive elements. I didn't buy his argument, but I accepted the challenge to cut caffeine out of my diet for 30 days. The experiment went well, and I learned that I could apply the 30 day challenge to other areas of my life. […]

Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)

Published Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 06:24 by Wise Bread

Vacation season is fast approaching — and it’s time for you to solidify your plans. If you’re looking for an adventure outside of a resort or your Aunt Em’s farm, consider a road trip. Not only will you get to spend lots of quality time with your trip mates (for better or worse), but you’ll have incredible stories and memories that you just can’t get on a generic vacation. […]

Best Money Tips: Find the Best Prepaid Plan

Published Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 06:00 by Wise Bread

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on finding the best prepaid plan, common missed fees you need to avoid, and dealing with difficult work personalities. Top 5 Articles How To Find the Best Prepaid Plan and Ditch Your Current Contract for Good — You might want to go contract-free if you have an unlocked phone. […]

6 Ways to Save on College Tuition

Published Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 05:48 by Wise Bread

It’s the time of year when many people are figuring out how to fund a college education. Whether you’re starting college, returning to school, or looking forward to the next term, paying for college can be intimidating. However, there are some things you can do along the way that will save you money and improve your overall financial outlook through college and beyond. […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 5/2, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 18:56 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win prizes! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Hosting a Garage Sale! Learn about advertising your sale, the best days/time to host a sale, and how to price your items! […]