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For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
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The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Today we found some stellar articles on performing a financial checkup on yourself, business ideas for college students, and maximizing your time and money.
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Today we found some great articles on overpriced grocery items to skip, reasons to become a cheapskate, and a personal finance cheat sheet for new parents.
As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it
I’m sure many of you remember Andrea’s recent Facebook ad debacle (the one where she was continually fed irrelevant, and sometimes insulting, ads while browsing.) Here at Wise Bre
Today we found articles on how to shop designer for less, things that make you less productive at work, and easy ways to meet your family’s savings goals.
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Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
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One-time encounters or long-term relationships: when negotiating strategies should differ
For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
Cross your fingers and hope you’re not caught by Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year.
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Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays: Highlights from Our Chat With Lauren Young
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Almost 40 Everyday Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher
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It Broke? Check for a Recall
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So You Want to be a Landlord? Part II: How Do You Actually Make Money?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save at the Pump?
Tell us how you save at the pump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Best Money Tips: Writing the Perfect Cover Letter
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Best Money Tips: Perform a Financial Checkup on Yourself
Today we found some stellar articles on performing a financial checkup on yourself, business ideas for college students, and maximizing your time and money.
Ask the Readers: When Do You Take Down Your Holiday Decorations?
Tell us when you take down holiday decorations and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How Tapping Into Home Equity Is Like Pawning A Gold Necklace
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Best Money Tips: Spending $0 on Entertainment
Today we found some awesome articles on spending $0 on entertainment, setting up a dorm-room kitchen, and what social networks you should use.
Best Money Tips: Overpriced Grocery Items to Skip
Today we found some great articles on overpriced grocery items to skip, reasons to become a cheapskate, and a personal finance cheat sheet for new parents.
Entertainment Value: Start a Frugal Club
As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it
Help Make Wise Bread Better (and Win a Free Wise Bread Book)
I’m sure many of you remember Andrea’s recent Facebook ad debacle (the one where she was continually fed irrelevant, and sometimes insulting, ads while browsing.) Here at Wise Bre
5 Ways Employee Perks Are Good for Business
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Best Money Tips: How to Shop Designer Items for Less
Today we found articles on how to shop designer for less, things that make you less productive at work, and easy ways to meet your family’s savings goals.