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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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Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 10/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 19:00 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Negotiating! Learn about what you can negotiate, mistakes people make when negotiating, and more! Let us know the last... […]

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Caregiver

Published Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

Becoming the caregiver for an aging loved one can be a rewarding, fulfilling experience. But it can also be very draining and demanding.  According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, nearly 44 million adults were family caregivers as of 2015. Most families take on caregiving to... […]

Ask the Readers: What Do You Love Most About Fall?

Published Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 04:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Heather, Derrick, and Gina for winning this week's contest! Fall is the season of Halloween high jinks, Thanksgiving feasts, and — of course — pumpkin-spiced everything! What do you love most about fall? Do you have any fall traditions? What don't you... […]

This Is How Free Money Management Apps Make Money

Published Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

There are many smartphone apps designed to help make our financial lives easier. It’s now possible to manage nearly all aspects of our money — from budgeting, to investing, to sending money and making payments — through an app. And since many of these apps are free to use, it... […]

6 Ways Brand Loyalty Costs You Money

Published Monday, October 8, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

Loyalty is usually considered a virtue. In romance, in friendships, in business — loyalty typically wins. But when it comes to brands, blind loyalty can actually be a bad thing. Stand by your brand? Always and forever? I don't think so. Here are six ways brand loyalty costs you money. (See... […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Trip Around the World

Published Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

Are your social media feeds constantly making you want to jump on the next plane to an exotic destination? Do you catch yourself daydreaming about exciting adventures in faraway lands? If you're suffering from wanderlust, then a world trip might just be the cure. Planning a trip around the world... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 10/4, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 19:00 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Saving on Clothes! Learn about what to do before buying new clothes, including clothes in your budget, getting the best... […]

9 Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer by Age 30

Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

If you are exiting your 20s, you may be gallantly resisting the urge to "adult" and actually pay attention to your finances. But it's time to get serious, people. You don't need to obsess over every detail of your money just because you are entering your fourth decade of life, but there... […]

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Halloween?

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 04:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Natasha, Heather, and Selene for winning this week's contest! Halloween is a fun holiday for many people, but all the costume parties, candy, and spooky decorations can get expensive unless you get creative. How do you save money on Halloween? Will you be DIY-ing... […]

Need to Sell Your House? Here's How to Let Go

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

When it's time to sell your home, whether due to financial necessity or another reason, it can be hard to let go. This is especially true if you have lived in a place for a long time and have a lot of memories tied to it. Maybe you brought your first child home there or it was the first house you... […]