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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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How to Educate Your Children About Financial Management

Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 14:14 by Wise Bread

August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day, which presents a golden opportunity to educate your kids about financial management. Unfortunately, it's not common that financial literacy programs are offered in school curricula. In fact, according to Investopedia, only 17 states in the U.S. require... […]

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?

Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 04:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Bridgett, McKenzie, and Jennifer for winning this week's contest! If you want healthy, frugal meals, cooking at home is the way to go. But for the days when you want to treat your family to a restaurant experience (or the siren song of fast food is too alluring on... […]

A First-Timer's Guide to Using Airbnb

Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

If you've been on the internet at all in the past five years, or have friends who travel frequently, chances are you've heard of Airbnb. But if you haven't tried it for yourself, it can seem a bit ... weird. After all, you're staying in real people's homes, and what if your hosts turn out to be ax... […]

15 Tips From People Who Paid Off an Incredible Amount of Debt

Published Monday, August 13, 2018 - 14:11 by Wise Bread

Link for teaser title:  https://www.wisebread.com/15-tips-from-people-who-paid-off-an-incredible-amount-... Inspirational and actionable tips from people who paid off six figure... […]

2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Cash Advances

Published Monday, August 13, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

You need cash now, but you don't get paid for a few more days. You always have the option of getting a cash advance through your credit card, but should you? Any time you use your credit card to receive cash from an ATM, it's considered a cash advance rather than a purchase, and that distinction is... […]

Why the Best Credit Card Rewards Strategy Is a Slow One

Published Friday, August 10, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

For those who rush into the credit card rewards game, the consequences can be severe and long-lasting. After all, average credit card debt per indebted household stood at $9,100 in 2017. While some of that debt is probably the result of emergency spending, it's inevitable that some of it also comes... […]

How to Tackle Your Summer Vacation Credit Card Debt

Published Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

It's easy to rack up credit card debt while on summer vacation. After all, finances are probably the last thing on your mind, and you have a handy credit card in your wallet whenever you need something. You can sit back with a margarita in hand without having to look at that credit card statement... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/9, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, August 8, 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 Your Car! Learn about saving on gas, car insurance, negotiating when buying a car, and more! Let us know what... […]

8 Travel Gadgets to Take on Your Next Road Trip

Published Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

There's something about loading up the car, putting on some awesome tunes, and hitting the open road that appeals to everyone — young or old. It's the sense of freedom, the promise of fun times, and the relative ease that has made road-tripping one of the great American traditions. Every year... […]

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Back-to-School Shopping?

Published Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - 04:31 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Heather, Anissa, and Chrissy for winning this week's contest! Back-to-school sales are in high gear! It's a great time to buy school supplies for your student — or stock up on stationary, office tools, and craft gear for yourself. If you want maximum... […]