Wise Bread Executive Editor Janet Alvarez shared five great apps for parents on today's Good Morning Washington show. If you missed the broadcast, here they are!
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The 5 Best Apps for Busy Working Parents
Wise Bread Executive Editor Janet Alvarez shared five great apps for parents on today's Good Morning Washington show. If you missed the broadcast, here they are!
How I Saved Enough for a Down Payment While Working in China
You don't have to give up lifetime financial goals to live the life of an expat. Take your frugal living skills along for the journey, and save big.
Can You Save Money by Renting Textbooks?
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Best Money Tips: How to Prepare for the Next Recession
Today we found articles on ways to prepare for an economic downturn, tips to help you sleep on a plan like a pro, and affordable DIY kitchen upgrades that are totally worth it.
5 Awesome Staycations You Should Take Before Winter Ends
Will winter never end? Beat cabin fever close to home with these inexpensive — and warming — excursion ideas.
7 Signs You Have a Serious Spending Addiction
Spending addiction is real, damaging, and scary. If you recognize yourself in any of these signs, you may need to seek help.
8 Free (and 4 cheap) Things to Do in Auckland with a Toddler
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Rich People Spend $350K+ to Park Their Cars — Here's How We'd Spend it Instead
Would you pay for $350,000 parking? We sure hope not, when you could make these much smarter money moves instead
The 2010 Gift Wrapping Challenge
In 2009, a friend and I successfully met a challenge to wrap all gifts with alternatives to new gift paper and gift bags. Here are the results of the challenge, along with a few ti
How Debt Fools People
People who have a natural aversion to debt often wonder how some people get themselves into such terrible problems with debt. Don't they know how much it costs? Don't they understa
Are You Ready to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?
Hey! You've gotten pretty good at your hobby, and everybody says you'd make some real money at it if you tried. But should you?
7 Financial Reasons 2016 Needs to Be Over ASAP
Do you want off the roller coaster that has been 2016? Your finances probably do, too.
5 Unusual Ways to Open a Bottle of Beer (Without a Bottle Opener!)
What to do when you have a six pack and a thirsty crew — but no bottle opener? Improvise with these five cool tricks!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Watch Your Movies?
We want to know how you take in a flick. By sharing your movie watching habits (as well as how much you think you save each month), you'll be entered to win a $
19 Things to Take Off Mom’s To-Do List
It's Mother’s Day. Forget breakfast in bed. Instead, take some things off of mom’s ever-growing, never-ending to-do list.
Book Review: Hot (Broke) Messes - How to Have Your Latte and Drink it Too
Nancy Trejos is a personal finance writer for the Washington Post. While she was advising readers on financial problems, she was actually so broke that she had to ask her hardwo
11 Simple Ways to Survive a Terrible Workday
A terrible workday often leads to a bad workweek. But these simple fixes will turn your work frown upside down.
Lessons From My Frugal Father
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How Men and Women Use Smartphones Differently
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The 5 Best Digital Thermometers
Worried that your old analog thermometer might not be very accurate? These five digital thermometers will deliver much better results.