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I am a California attorney with a special interest in consumer rights and corporate corruption issues.
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Posted January 6, 2010 - 12:26 by Will Chen
Giveaways
We're talking about $9,100+ in total prizes including $3,150 in cash, $1,105 in gift cards, 2 Amazon Kindles, a bunch of Apple iPod mp3 players, and a whole library of popular finance books/software. There will be over 100 winners. And the pot is still growing.
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Posted December 14, 2009 - 09:00 by Will Chen
Giveaways
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment telling us how you would spend all that money. Will you pay some bills, start a college fund, or have some fun?
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Posted November 21, 2009 - 22:29 by Will Chen
Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
When Jeff Ledford overdrew $10 from his checking account, his bank charged him 5 separate overdraft fees totaling $175. It's not a mistake or the crazy policy of one local bank. This is standard banking practice, and you might be the next victim.
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Posted November 14, 2009 - 01:19 by Will Chen
Art and Leisure
Myscha and Sharon will be on hand to sign books and and answer questions. Fair also features Nobel laureates, hot novelists, rock stars, and celebrity chefs. Stop by the book signing for a chance to win $20 Amazon gift certificate.
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Posted September 23, 2009 - 17:13 by Will Chen
Announcements
Would you like to see your name appear on a nationally syndicated newspaper column? Here's your chance to share a great tip with the whole world.
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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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Posted August 20, 2009 - 08:02 by Will Chen
Announcements
Our panels will share tips on how your blogs can make more money and attract more readers. We've invited speakers from great blogs such as Get Rich Slowly, Being Frugal and Bargaineering, as well as top social media experts from Digg, Twitter and the Chicago Tribune.
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Posted August 16, 2009 - 09:03 by Will Chen
Announcements
Myscha and Sharon are hosting a frugality meetup in the greater Miami area this Monday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 pm. There's a free raffle for a frugality consultation and free copies of the Wise Bread book. You are all invited!
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Posted August 6, 2009 - 11:00 by Will Chen
Announcements
This is our monthly "open mike" thread for our bloggers. We'll share our projects, passions, family photos, and other interesting news from our lives. This is your chance to get to know us outside of our personal finance personas.
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Posted August 3, 2009 - 17:07 by Will Chen
Giveaways
Just drop a comment in this thread and help BillShrink name their new spokesmodel. One random commenter will win $250! Contest ends August 14th.
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Posted July 31, 2009 - 09:00 by Will Chen
Health and Beauty
Not eating for 16 hours can help you quickly reset your sleep-wake cycle. This trick can drastically improve your ability to cope with jet lag or adjust to working late shifts.
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Posted July 26, 2009 - 23:17 by Will Chen
Extra Commentary
AT&T has effectively pissed off the mob and the net intelligentsia. Good luck folks!
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Posted July 24, 2009 - 04:19 by Will Chen
Lifestyle
If you're in the Los Angeles area, don't forget to check out the Frugal Fe$tival this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Woodley Park in Van Nuys. The Frugal Fe$tival is hosted by Julia Scott, a popular LA bargain blogger.
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Posted July 19, 2009 - 23:41 by Will Chen
Personal Finance
Neil Armstrong's moon walk 40 years ago represented one of the pinnacles of human achievement. In the spirit of honoring excellence, I'm proud to present the 8th edition of the Best of Money Carnival -- a celebration of the 10 best personal finance articles of the week.
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Posted July 16, 2009 - 05:00 by Will Chen
Personal Finance
Welcome to the Carnival of Pecuniary Delights, the Sweet 16 Edition. This nifty carnival is the creation of Penelope Pince from Pecuniarities (aka Hermione from our forums). We had the honor of being one of the first hosts of this carnival. It is really gratifying to see this carnival blossom into a wonderful personal finance resource.
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Posted July 12, 2009 - 17:06 by Will Chen
Giveaways, Announcements
Our good friend Julia the Bargain Babe is hosting a live Frugal Fe$tival on Sunday, July 26th at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, California. Come join her for a day of frugal fun and freebies!
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Posted June 8, 2009 - 00:40 by Will Chen
Lifestyle
Spending too much on your kids and not sure how to stop? Learn how to cut back on ridiculous expenses and educate your kids about money with these great tips from the Frugal Duchess.
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Posted May 4, 2009 - 23:03 by Will Chen
Announcements
Money Tips Network is an association of the most trusted personal finance blogs. Our goal is to educate the public with honest and helpful money tips that are easy to understand and immediately actionable. Wise Bread is honored to be part of the prestigious lineup that includes Bargaineering, Consumerism Commentary, Five Cent Nickel, Free Money Finance, Generation X Finance, Get Rich Slowly, No Credit Needed, Squawkfox, Stop Buying Crap, The Digerati Life, The Frugal Duchess, and The Simple Dollar.
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Posted April 29, 2009 - 00:13 by Will Chen
Announcements
I'm thrilled to announce that Wise Bread's money saving book '10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget' will be available everywhere on May 18th! If you are a journalist, author, or blogger interested in reviewing the book, please email us at bookpress@wisebread.com and we'll send you a copy.
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Posted April 9, 2009 - 03:54 by Will Chen
Personal Finance
Welcome to the second Carnival of Pecuniary Delights, Saving Money Edition. This wonderful carnival is the creation of Penelope Pince from Pecuniarities (aka Hermione from our forums). A big thanks to all the bloggers who submitted a post. I had a fantastic time reading your tips and stories.
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