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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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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Top Savings Goal?

Published Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 04:30 by Wise Bread

Having savings goals is necessary for any financial plan, but each person may have their own unique set of goals. What one person prioritizes might not be the same for someone else! What is your top savings goal? Your emergency fund? Retirement? A vacation? Or...? Tell us about your top savings... […]

The 8 Most Eye-Opening Money Attractions in the U.S.

Published Friday, April 19, 2019 - 17:04 by Wise Bread

Some of my most memorable vacations have centered around money — and didn't require spending much of it at all. I had my photo taken next to a $1 million stack of bills at Binion's on a recent trip to Las Vegas. Another memorable experience was visiting the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/18, 12pm PST/3pm EST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Published Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 19:00 by Wise Bread

Join our Tweetchat Thursday 4/18 at 12pm PST/ 3pm EST for lively conversation and a chance to win a $200 gift card or one of two $50 gift cards! Use #WBChat and #MajoringInMoney to participate. This week's topic: Majoring in Money! Learn about how young adults rate their money management skills,... […]

How to Make Better Financial Decisions

Published Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 15:35 by Wise Bread

A key financial decision people struggle to make is how to allocate savings for multiple financial goals. Do you save for several goals at the same time or fund them one-by-one in a series of steps? Basically, there are two ways to approach financial goal-setting: Concurrently: Saving for two or... […]

Ask the Readers: What Time Management Tools Do You Use?

Published Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 04:30 by Wise Bread

Editor's Note: Congratulations to LaCinda, John, and mami2jcn for winning this week's contest! It's easy to let things fall by the wayside when you're busy, but time management tools can help you organize your day and allow you to get things done. They can be as simple as a to-do list or a... […]

Everything You Need to Know About Airline Dining Rewards Programs

Published Monday, April 15, 2019 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

There are many ways to earn a lot of airline miles in a hurry, but the fastest way is signing up for a co-branded airline or travel credit card. Doing so allows you to earn miles on your regular spending, plus you can usually earn a signup bonus worth a few free flights. Other ways to earn miles... […]

Here Are the Right Ways (And the Wrong Ways) to Use a Personal Loan

Published Friday, April 12, 2019 - 04:00 by Wise Bread

Credit cards make it easy to borrow money in a pinch, but they aren't ideal when you need time to pay the money back. The average credit card interest rate is currently over 17% APR, after all. That's a ton of money in interest to fork over for no real benefit, and the cost can be even more... […]

How to Get Your Kid Started With Investing

Published Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 16:28 by Wise Bread

My daughter recently lost $80 in her bedroom. It's just gone. One theory is that we accidentally donated it to Goodwill, since she had stored it in an old book and we'd been clearing out a lot of junk. But it got me thinking: What would be a better place to keep money she's not using? She's been... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 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: Keeping Baby Showers Frugal! Learn about saving on invitations, food, gifts, games, and more! Let us know if you are... […]

Tips to Maximize Credit Card Reward Earnings

Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 12:53 by Wise Bread

Link for teaser title:  https://www.wisebread.com/tips-to-maximize-credit-card-rewards Only 38% credit card users are taking advantage of a banking rewards program. Are you... […]