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Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
You've figured out how to have positive cash flow (aka spend less than you earn) for now; but will you have enough money for later? Funding for future requirements, such as
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
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Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
I'd like to start by saying I'm awful at math. I mean, really bad. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I just scratched my bald head in wonder when I was told the
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Legendary rock band Radiohead charges "whatever you want" for latest album
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Best Money Tips: Save Money on Amazon
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Your summer vacation is bound to be a blast, and you can make it even better by packing these cool and convenient bits of travel kit.
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Better cars are not the answer
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This Is How Long These 6 Appliances Should Last
Major household appliances aren't cheap. Here's how long you can expect your investment to last.
7 Times You Definitely Will Be Charged Credit Card Interest
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One-time encounters or long-term relationships: when negotiating strategies should differ
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Everything New Parents Need to Know About College Savings
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The Quiet Millionaire: Part 3 - Money for Now, Money for Later
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11 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
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Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
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From Beanie Babies to Baubles: 5 Unconventional Investments
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Black Friday...black in more ways than one
Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
Where on Earth did the $1 bill go?
I'd like to start by saying I'm awful at math. I mean, really bad. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I just scratched my bald head in wonder when I was told the
Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff
There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.