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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week's posts share why being nice saves you money, how to save on dining out, how much to put into your retirement savings,
Today we found helpful articles on foods you can freeze and the right way to do it, ways to save at Old Navy, and dying professions that job hunters should avoid.
We all know it saves time and money to plan a weekly dinner menu. You're also more likely to eat a healthy diet and less likely to cop out and pick up a Big Mac, because you know y
With the economy tanking, more and more people will be not just losing their job, but will be finding themselves without one for an extended period. When that happens it's not goo
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
Getting out of credit card debt, paying off all student loans, and paying off their mortgage in full ASAP is the #1 goal of almost every personal finance blogger on the Wise Bread
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Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
When Do I Need to Buy Life Insurance?
Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends buying life insurance if someone you love would be in financial trouble if you weren't around.
12 Easy Ways to Avoid Student Loan Debt
Completing college is hard enough without the mountain of debt that usually follows. Here's how to get the education without the financial stress.
How to Delegate at Work and at Home in 4 Easy Steps
Delegating may be the busy person's best productivity tool. Learn how to get the results you want while strengthening relationships.
Get More Money for Your Stuff With These Retail Secrets
If the big-box retailers can move boatloads of inventory with these pricing secrets, then you can, too.
Stuff We Love: Chrome Messenger Bags — Carry Everything You Need for Biking and Beyond
A durable, comfortable Chrome messenger bag is just the thing for hauling a laptop to work or a casserole to a potluck.
The Smart Way to Budget on a Freelance Income
Managing your money as a freelancer isn't easy, but with this easy five-step plan, you can level out the highs and lows.
The Best Halloween Costumes Are Homemade
If you have a few hours to spare, you can pull together homemade Halloween costumes with super simple materials.
The 5 Best Panini Presses
Panini presses are good for more than just sandwiches — these great appliances can also help you grill up food quickly and easily.
First-Time Home Buyer? Consider These 5 Cities
Some U.S. cities still offer a prime buyers' market for first-timers. Have you considered putting down roots in one of these spots?
Best Money Tips: Electile Dysfuntion
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week's posts share why being nice saves you money, how to save on dining out, how much to put into your retirement savings,
Best Money Tips: Foods You Can Freeze and How to Do It Right
Today we found helpful articles on foods you can freeze and the right way to do it, ways to save at Old Navy, and dying professions that job hunters should avoid.
Menu Planning Backwards and Forwards
We all know it saves time and money to plan a weekly dinner menu. You're also more likely to eat a healthy diet and less likely to cop out and pick up a Big Mac, because you know y
Best Credit Cards that Give Back to Charity
Credit cards that give back allow you to donate and support your favorite charities and organizations.
Getting by without a job, part 3--cut spending
With the economy tanking, more and more people will be not just losing their job, but will be finding themselves without one for an extended period. When that happens it's not goo
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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance, Anyway?
That little acronym — PMI — pops up quite a bit for new homeowners. Here's what it is, and how much it may cost you.
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
6 Reasons You Should Still Go to the Bank
Sure, many of us manage our money online or on our smartphones these days, but it's still smart to pop into your local bank once-in-awhile.
Why I Didn't Pay My Mortgage Off In Full
Getting out of credit card debt, paying off all student loans, and paying off their mortgage in full ASAP is the #1 goal of almost every personal finance blogger on the Wise Bread