Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
A story recently appearing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution told of a growing trend in the metro Atlanta area - people running out of gas. This is probably to be expected consi
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
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Some Latvians are selling their souls for cash but not in an amoral or unethical way but literally signing away their souls for a maximum of $1,000. What's your threshold? What are
The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it
I've taken a look at home affordability calculators that are available from many reputable sites offering personal finance advice. "Affordability" is based on bank lending guidelin
If we are undirected, we are susceptible to all the external forces of consumerism around us, and whamo, we’re a full-on rat in the race, wondering when the wheel will st
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Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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The Real Cost of Adopting a Baby
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What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
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Budgeting in a time of inflation
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Ask the Readers: What's the Best Money Move You've Ever Made?
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Why I Need to Find $31K This Year
Wise Bread writer Max Wong needs to find an extra $31,000 this year. She's up for the challenge, and we're along for the ride.
Ask the Readers: What Healthy Habits Do You Live By?
Tell us about your healthy habits and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
One Way to Combat High Prices - Just Run Out of Gas
A story recently appearing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution told of a growing trend in the metro Atlanta area - people running out of gas. This is probably to be expected consi
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Replace Your Phone?
Tell us how often you replace your phone and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: If You Could Retire Today — Would You?
Tell us if you would be willing to retire today and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Hold Off On Heating with These 10 Warming Ways
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Library Sale
Library sales aren't always for the faint of heart, and the huge selection plus low prices can be overwhelming. Follow these tips for a better trip next time.
10 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew
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Latvians Mortgage Their Souls For Cash
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The Curse of Momentum
The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it
Why the Affordable Home Really Isn't
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The Real Cost of Moving to Canada (If That's Your Post-Election Plan)
The divisive '16 election has folks eyeing our neighbor to the north. Seriously. But what would it cost to "flee" to Canada?
Financial Freedom and Using Passion to Budget
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