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Ask the Readers: Do You Do Black Friday?

Posted November 17, 2009 - 12:12 by Linsey Knerl

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I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 Amazon giveaways. It won't guarantee your place in line for the uber-cheap netbooks, but it may help offset your cost of getting little Susie her dream gift. Dozens of readers have already won. You could be next!

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Ask the Readers: Do You Have the Tools? (Chance to win MS Office!)

Posted November 10, 2009 - 10:35 by Linsey Knerl

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Since sharing is really what we want to be about, we don't just want to give you ideas -- we want to equip you with tools, as well! That's why in addition to this week's prizes of Amazon Gift Cards (which are perfect for stocking up on paper, pens, or any other "tools" you use to stay organized), we are giving one lucky reader their own copy of Microsoft Office for the Mac or PC, compliments of SlideShare and Microsoft.

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Manage Stress and Spending? (Your Chance to Win $10)

Posted October 27, 2009 - 06:00 by Linsey Knerl

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What do you think about stress and spending? Are they closely related? Do you see one causing the other? Or are you in a place where you can manage stress and/or spending independently of one another? Tell us your thoughts for a chance to win $10!

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Ask the Readers: Is Now the Time to Shop?

Posted October 20, 2009 - 08:31 by Linsey Knerl

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Are you thinking that maybe, this year is a "special" year? Do you think it may be wise to buy as soon as possible, instead of waiting out the pending Black Friday tradition and the savings that accompany it? Or are you going to play it straight, save your cash, and buy when you can afford it (regardless of that pesky shrinking buck.) Share your thoughts for a chance to win $10!

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Ask the Readers: Do Gift Cards Make a Good Gift?

Posted October 13, 2009 - 07:48 by Linsey Knerl

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What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one? Share your thoughts for a chance to win a $10 (your guessed it) gift card!

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Ask the Readers: What Winter Savings Tip Do You Swear By?

Posted October 6, 2009 - 06:00 by Linsey Knerl

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It's here! Fall has arrived, and with it reports of frost, breezy evenings, and *gasp* snow! If you're not already thinking ahead to how you'll ever pay that ominous heating bill, now is your chance to learn from your Wise Bread friends. We want to know your proven tips for saving money this winter. It can be on heating, gasoline, snow-shoveling bills, or even your ice rink fees. If it's winter-weather worthy, it's eligible for a chance to win $10!

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Ask the Readers: Are We Making a Comeback?

Posted September 29, 2009 - 07:00 by Linsey Knerl

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News analysts, finance gurus, and even the guy at the grocery store all have their opinions on whether this is the tail end of a painful spot in our economic history. What do you think? Is this recession finally over? Share your thoughts for a chance to win $10!

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Ask the Readers: Would People Be Shocked By What You Earn?

Posted September 22, 2009 - 07:00 by Linsey Knerl

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You don't have to live on either end of the earning spectrum to challenge the stigmas attached with your annual salary. Sometimes, we can fool others into thinking our lifestyle matches our paycheck. Would your friends and family be surprised to know how much (or how little) you make? Or is it pretty obvious that you're either rolling in the dough...or rolling in bed over agony of how you'll pay your bills? Share your experiences to be entered to win $10!

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Ask the Readers: Is a Penny Saved Really a Penny Earned?

Posted September 15, 2009 - 15:49 by Linsey Knerl

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You hear it all the time: A penny found here, is one you don't have to earn somewhere else. But with all the talks of skipping lattes to create huge financial gains down the road, there are skeptics who argue that all this penny-pinching is having a minimal effect on our long-term savings -- and a burdensome effect on our time and stress levels. Where do you stand on the argument? Answer for a chance to win $10!

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TJ Maxx Giving Away $500 in Gift Cards to Wise Bread Readers

Posted September 11, 2009 - 12:47 by Will Chen

Giveaways, Shopping

In addition to the giveaway, we also have lots of insider tips about how to maximize savings at T.J. Maxx and how to find the best frugal fall fashions for kids.

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