I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
You've got your list, and you trust your willpower is strong. But then something shiny lures you in, and oh, it's on sale! Here's how to resist those sneaky shopping traps.
Today we found articles on financial tips for the “Sandwich Generation”, ethical clothing brands that are also affordable, and tips for throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party.
Protect yourself from food poisoning and grievously over-cooked roasts and birds with a precision digital meat thermometer. Any of these five will serve you well!
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I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
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Today we found some awesome articles on how to juice on a budget, choosing productivity tools, and investing in real estate without speculating.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Heard of IRAs or Roth IRAs?
Tell us if you have heard of an IRA or a Roth IRA and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should you spend your money while you can?
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
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Once burned twice shy applies to personal finance, too. The Great Recession taught many of us to improve our financial ways, mostly for the better.
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7 Unnecessary Household Expenses You Can Cut Today
If your family doesn't examine these 7 common household expenses, you are wasting way too much money.
My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
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Holiday prep is more than just making a list and checking it twice. Get your finances in festive order, too!
5 Ways American Retirement Is Changing
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Flashback Friday: 44 Sneaky Shopping Traps to Avoid
You've got your list, and you trust your willpower is strong. But then something shiny lures you in, and oh, it's on sale! Here's how to resist those sneaky shopping traps.
Best Money Tips: Financial Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Today we found articles on financial tips for the “Sandwich Generation”, ethical clothing brands that are also affordable, and tips for throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party.
A Lot of People Don't Understand What Money Really Is — Do You?
What you think money is says a lot about who you are now, and who you might be tomorrow. What does "money" mean to you?
The 5 Best Office Chairs
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The 5 Best Meat Thermometers
Protect yourself from food poisoning and grievously over-cooked roasts and birds with a precision digital meat thermometer. Any of these five will serve you well!
The 5 Best Photo Printers
While there are many ways to print photos, a home photo printer is still the most convenient, especially if it's one of these top picks.
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Robots Will Take Over These 5 Jobs Soon — Is One of Them Yours?
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Micro-Prepping: How to Prepare for Small Disasters
Are you prepared for even a small disaster? Micro-prepping will get you there.