Want to turn friends on to the frugal lifestyle without scaring them away? Ease them in with my favorite books that are not in-your-face anti-spending books, yet teach a lot of gre
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
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'Tis the season for spring cleaning, so you should probably clean up your path to success, as well.
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Not ready to part ways with your leased ride? You can buy it. But that doesn't always mean you should.
The 7 Laws of Negotiation
Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.
Rutgers is Giving Away $1500 to Wise Bread Readers!
Don't miss your chance to win your share of $1500 in prizes from Rutgers!
My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
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With the help of cloud computing, distant family can create a scrapbook or newsletter together, so everyone can stay to date on family goings-on.
20 Gift Ideas for Your Co-Workers
Bonus or no bonus, the gifts in this guide to giving to co-workers won't break your holiday budget.
9 Dumb Ways You're Going to Waste Money This Summer
Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.
The 7 Most Important Financial Moments of Your Life
These turning points in your life bring critical money matters to the table. Are you ready?
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What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in December
It's peak shopping season, but not every buy is a peak deal. Learn where to find the big discounts this month — and where to freeze your spending.
Don't Let "Lizard Brain" Derail Your Finances
Blowing your hard-earned cash on impulse, emotional, and stress shopping? Your lizard brain is to blame.
6 Secrets to a Joyful Life
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
Smart Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations
Networking can be incredibly valuable...once you get the conversation started. Follow these suggestions to get in and out of conversations with ease.
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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.
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.