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Best Money Tips: Save BIG on Traveling This Summer

Today we found some awesome articles on saving big on traveling this summer, making the most of unused gift cards, and how recent grads can land jobs.

Best Money Tips: 15 Things That Happy People Avoid

Today we found some great articles on the things that happy people avoid, how to get the best deals on Amazon, and a deliciously easy way to make peanut butter.

Our Worst Financial Mistakes and What You Can Learn From Them

Wise Bread bloggers share their worst financial mistakes. Hopefully, wherever you may be in your living-large journey, you can learn from us.

How to Spring-Clean Your Debt

Spring is in the air! Time to make your debt repayment plan bloom.

Defining What Financial Success Means to You

Want to figure out how much money you need to be financially successful? First you need to figure out what you want out of life.

5 Times Coupons Trick You Into Spending More Money

Everyone love a deal, and retailers know it. Don't get suckered into these coupon marketing tricks — they aren't worth it!

Slow DRIP into investing

My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/5 at 12pm PST for a Chance to Win Prizes!

Topic: Money After Graduation! Join our chat with UNT's Student Money Management Center for a chance to win Amazon gift cards! Participate using #WBChat and #moneymonth2018!

Will Internet Radio die on July 15th?

If you love the freedom and variety of Internet Radio, today is not going to be a good day for you. Today is Internet Radio Day Of Silence. [more]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/27, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: Earning Money with the Gig Economy! Join our chat with Fiverr for a chance to win $300 in Amazon gift cards. Use #WBChat and #Fiverrchat to join us!

Go topless this summer with strapless flip-flops.

They've been around for some time, but I've yet to see anyone wearing them. Maybe that’s because they haven’t caught on here, or they feel funky on your feet. [more]

The Best Credit Cards for Back to School Shopping

The right credit card can mean big savings for your back to school shopping. These are the best ones to use for this fall.

Vacation Safe: 11 Tips for Hotel Safety

You shouldn't have to worry about your safety while on vacation. And, if you follow these suggestions, you won't.

10 Ways to Spot a Motivated Seller

The housing market is currently red-hot, but that doesn't mean you can't strike a deal. Keep your eyes peeled for signs a seller really wants to sell.

Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck

 I’m a pizza fanatic. I will never turn it down. Ever. While living in Omaha, I looked forward to lunches with m

Frugal Red Herrings: Money-Savers That Cost You in Other Ways

Are your money-saving ways just an illusion? Find out if you're falling prey to these frugal red herrings.

The 12 Best Ways to Use Up Your Summer Tomatoes

Tomatoes coming out of your ears? Don't toss 'em! Enjoy your late summer bounty with some fun and delicious ways to use them up.

18 Free Ways to Be a Better Person

Want to be a better person but don't want to shell out a lot of cash? These acts of kindness don't cost a thing.

Start with recurring monthly expenses

I tend to divide spending up into four categories. [more]

5 Times Trying to Negotiate Can Backfire

Getting "No" for an answer isn't the only risk of negotiating. Prevent your demands from backfiring by knowing when to hold 'em.