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Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
LinkedIn is a key career development tool, but it's only one tool. If you aren't using these other online job services, you're limiting your job opportunities.
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With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
IKEA is a great place to buy furniture with style that doesn't cost a ton of money. But the store is notorious for sucking away hours of your time and patience. Here are five ha
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10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Buy in Bulk
You know buying in bulk is a great way to save. From meat to paint, go beyond warehouse store basics with this collection of bulk buy surprises.
Who to Hire: A Financial Planner or a Financial Adviser?
Believe it or not, financial advisers and financial planners are not the same thing!
109 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Start Doing Today
It doesn't take a lot to brighten someone's day. Here are more than a hundred of them!
15 Packing Secrets From a Professional Traveler
What to bring along — and how — bedevils many travelers. Find out how a professional wanderer has been doing it for seven years and counting.
Best Money Tips: Screw It, I'm Buying an Air Conditioner
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this edition, we'll share with you how to stay cool, quit your job, learn from metaphors, make money from your crafts, and more!
Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Ask The Readers: To Clip or Not to Clip? (A Chance to Win $10!)
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10 Money Moves to Make Before the Leaves Change
With pumpkin spice latte season right around the corner (yes, already!), there's no better time to give your finances a full fall makeover.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Valentine's Day
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
8 Job-Hunting Tools That Are More Important Than LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a key career development tool, but it's only one tool. If you aren't using these other online job services, you're limiting your job opportunities.
Recession Journal VI: It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Any Questions?
The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?
The First Step to Budgeting
Why do so many budgets fail? Because the first step to budgeting is omitted. When implemented correctly, it can make a huge difference. When the first step is neglected, intangible
What It Really Costs to Own a Home
I’m a mortgage-free homeowner but, despite paying off my loan, I still have plenty of expenses associated with owning and maintaining my house.
10 Costs You Should Always Negotiate
Almost everything is negotiable, and these 10 everyday costs are no exception. Read this list and start paying less!
5 Easy Ways to Save in 2010
With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
What Is Your Auto-Reply Email Telling People About You?
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
3 Sources of Fast Cash Besides Your 401K
Life is full of tough decisions. Like, whether it's better to tap your retirement savings or home equity when you need cash.
8 Secrets to a Higher Car Trade-In Value
First? Get the gum out of the floor mats.
IKEA Survival Guide
IKEA is a great place to buy furniture with style that doesn't cost a ton of money. But the store is notorious for sucking away hours of your time and patience. Here are five ha
How to Get 5-20% Cashback on... Pretty Much Everything
The Discover It Card gives you 5-20% cashback on, well... pretty much everything, thanks to a 200+ list of participating retailers that's just that strong.