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Managing Your Short-Term Money

Posted July 28, 2009 - 04:00 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Budgeting

Actual, physical banknotes

It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold, real estate, options and futures. But managing your day-to-day spending money tends to get short shrift. Here's a primer.

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47 Simple Ways To Waste Money

Posted June 24, 2009 - 09:12 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, General Tips, Shopping, Lifestyle, Budgeting

Burn money

How are you doing with your money? Do you have everything under control, or are you spending a little more than you should? Well, if you'd like to blow even more of your money, this list will help you empty your bank account in half the time you usually do. Enjoy.

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Can credit cards be used for good, or are they just evil? (Answer to Win $10!)

Posted June 9, 2009 - 09:32 by Linsey Knerl

Giveaways

We hear both sides of the argument all the time here at Wise Bread. Assuming that you think credit cards can be used responsibly, how would it be done? And for those who think credit cards are evil, why do you think so, and what do you use instead? Share your opinion, and be entered to win $10!

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Forget Saving...25 Places to Look for Spare Change

Posted May 21, 2009 - 04:25 by Tisha Tolar

Personal Finance

Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could probably afford a great new outfit, a boost to your savings account, a special family night out on the town, or even cover your grocery bill for the week. Check out the 25 place you never thought to look for money.

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Would you get rid of credit cards if stores give more discounts to customers who pay cash ?

Posted May 16, 2009 - 12:23 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Shopping, Credit Cards

I am sure you have encountered a store or gas station that has a set of prices for cash customers and a set of prices for credit card customers. Usually the credit card customer has to pay a small surcharge. Under a new measure being considered in the U.S. Senate, retailers may be given the go ahead to give more discounts to cash paying customers. Would this encourage consumers to ditch the plastic?

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DON'T Buy It Now on eBay without using Live.com cashback

Posted May 8, 2009 - 20:19 by Torley Wong

Shopping

You've been saving money with your online purchases thanks to Wise Bread, but wanna save even more? I know that got your attention.

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Five quick and simple scams that could happen to you today

Posted May 7, 2009 - 11:50 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, General Tips, Consumer Affairs

Scam

A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch, learn and stay alert. One of these could catch you out the next time you leave the office or home, even if it’s just to grab some quick cash from an ATM or a small bite to eat.

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10 Reasons Why I Prefer Credit Cards Over Cash

Posted March 27, 2009 - 10:00 by Silicon Valley Blogger

Credit Cards

credit card

You can call this a defense of the maligned credit card. There are a lot of people out there who are very distrustful of credit cards and the companies that offer them, no thanks to skyrocketing personal debt loads. But I have a completely different view of these cards. They have only served as positive tools for me; in my mind, it's all a matter of how you decide to make use of them. For those who are comfortable with credit card debt management, here are some reminders of how we can get the most out of our cards.

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Cash Is King: Now What Should I Do With It?

Posted March 25, 2009 - 16:10 by WC Porter

Personal Finance, Making Extra Cash

When the going gets tough, the tough accumulate huge piles of cash. Great. But what do you do with it once you've piled it all up. There are lots of options out there, but which one is the "right" one? Buying a home? Traveling? Saving up for an upcoming baby? Keeping it as a cushion? Putting it all in a stock and doubling it? Help a cash king out...

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How a Teenager Started A Multi-Million Dollar Online Business with a Parrot. UPDATED

Posted March 21, 2009 - 20:52 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks

parrot cash

Sit down and grab a cup of your favorite beverage. I’m about to tell you the remarkable story of a young man who has built a successful online business; one that makes in excess of $400,000 per year. And most amazing of all is not that this young entrepreneur’s site is all about parrots. It’s that he doesn’t even own a parrot.

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