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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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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! […]

What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in May

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 06:36 by Wise Bread

April showers have gone bye-bye (I hope), and we’re all looking forward to a few months of warm weather and hot bargains. May brings with it a fair amount of steals, and the usual handful offers that aren’t quite up to scratch. (See also: Shopping Calendar: The Best Time to Buy Anything) What to Buy May has one of the biggest shopping days of the year nestled within it — Memorial Day. […]

Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 06:24 by Wise Bread

Budgets are a lot like diets — a lot of people know they should be on one, but the thought of it is met with a collective "Ugh" (cue heads hitting the table and exasperated sighs). All this budget angst has me wondering — does budgeting really even work? […]

Best Money Tips: Ideas For Your Income Tax Refund

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 06:00 by Wise Bread

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some stellar articles on ideas for your income tax refund, learning from the rich, and reusing dryer sheets. Top 5 Articles 25 Ideas For Your Income Tax Refund — If you are getting a tax refund this year, use it to start a small business or take your spouse out on a date. […]

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 05:48 by Wise Bread

Even after the recent real estate crash, buying a home remains an important financial milestone for many. And, thanks to record low interest rates and still reasonable home prices, many first-time home buyers are hoping to find a good deal. Before you decide to buy a house, though, it's important to study up a little bit. […]

Ask the Readers: Do You Read Personal Finance Books?

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 06:36 by Wise Bread

There are many ways to learn about personal finance: attending seminars, talking with experts at panels, taking classes on specific topics, reading blogs (ahem!), watching videos or TV programs — and reading books! Do you read personal finance books? Which book was the most helpful to you? Are there other books you would recommend to others? […]

Try These 15 One-Pot Meals for Cost-Effective Convenience

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 06:24 by Wise Bread

Whether you’re single and starting out, planning on camping for the weekend, or simply don’t feel that much like making a multi-pan meal on any given night of the week, one-pot meals are a great way to have something satisfying without making a huge mess. There are three main strategies for serving one-pot meals, all of which are addressed here in this article. Read on. […]

Get the Response You Want With Friendly, Professional Email

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 06:00 by Wise Bread

There is an art to being casual and friendly yet professional and firm via email. While I won’t claim to be the master of the perfect email, I can say that I tend to get positive results. (See also: The Letter Always Wins) Like many of you, I read and write lots of work-related and personal emails every day. […]

Best Money Tips: How to Safely Invest Your Money

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 05:48 by Wise Bread

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on safely investing your money, ways to add value to your home before selling, and frugal bachelorette party destinations. Top 5 Articles How to Safely Invest Your Money — To safely invest your money, consider corporate bonds. […]