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With the stock market finally recovering to some degree this past month, even closing at highs for the year, a lot of investors may be breathing a sigh of relief about their stock
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The oven is not the most energy-efficient way to prepare your food. 19 tips to help you maximize your oven’s energy-efficiency, as well as to cut your cooking costs.
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Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012
What end-of-summer deals will you snag this month? Read through for the best and worst things to buy in September.
5 Times It's Okay to Delay Retirement Savings
We'll just about never tell you to put off retirement savings. But in these extreme and temporary instances, it might be okay.
The Three Interest Rates
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Why We're So Materialistic (Even Though We Know It's Dumb)
Getting control of our spending and our finances would be a lot easier if we weren't so materialistic. So why are we?
8 Money Moves to Make Before You Start Investing
You're ready to start investing — great! But before you dive in, make sure your financial ducks are all in a row.
Best Money Tips: Cash for Clunkers 2.0
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week’s assortment of treats comes to you with advice for junking your car, rocking your career, and brewing your own.
Buying a Home Without the Money
This writer gives his reasons for buying a home now instead of waiting for a 20% down payment.
5 Creative Ways to Invest During a Weak Market
With the stock market finally recovering to some degree this past month, even closing at highs for the year, a lot of investors may be breathing a sigh of relief about their stock
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What is Your Top Question About Personal Finance?
Tell us your top question about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win $200 in Amazon Gift Cards!
Tips and Tricks for Dealing with a Recalcitrant HMO
Most of us will, at one time or another, have to struggle with our insurance company over payment approval, referral approval, or any one of a myriad of other common issues. Here a
5 Amazing, Cheap Places to Live as an Expat
Looking for adventure overseas but don't know how to afford it? These five places welcome expats, and you may even fly home with more in savings.
Best Money Tips: Have More Fun for Less Money
Today we found some great articles on having more fun for less money, ways to save $1 a day, and improving your career prospects.
19 Tips to Cut Costs by Using Your Oven Efficiently
The oven is not the most energy-efficient way to prepare your food. 19 tips to help you maximize your oven’s energy-efficiency, as well as to cut your cooking costs.
Best Money Tips: What to Expect From Best Buy's Black Friday Sale
Today we found articles on what to expect from Best Buy’s Black Friday sale, big mistakes that destroy family relationships, and the best majors for a lucrative career.
These Are the 7 Features Home Buyers Want Most
Get the scoop on what modern homebuyers want. The days of granite countertops and living room walls are long gone.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids on Spring Break
Today we found some fantastic articles on cheap things to do with your kids on spring break, costly mistakes taxpayers make, and smart ways to use extra cash.
Best Money Tips: Make a Great Impression at Your Next Job Interview
Today we found some amazing articles on making a great impression at your job interview, things you didn't know you could recycle, and what to do if you are a victim of ID theft.
The Problem With Car Title Loans
A car title loan is one way to get cash really fast. It's also one way to lose cash, really, really fast.
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
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