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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.

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]

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]

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.

7 Ways to Get the Best Deals on Groupon

Before grabbing that Groupon, do some homework. With just a little effort, you can turn a good deal into a great one.

Confessions of a Former Payday Loan Junkie

Can you say “Cash in a Flash?” That’s all I was concerned about when I began financial suicide using payday loans 9 years ago. I

6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores

When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.

8 Ways Clutter Keeps You Poor

Clutter looks bad, stresses you out — and it costs you money. It's time to start moving your stuff from lots to profit.

Cheap and Easy Holiday Shopping at the Dollar Store

Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.

6 Extreme Job Interview Tactics That Worked

Get up and walk out of a job interview? Sure, that worked and so did these other insane interview tricks. How far will you go for a job?

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.

Give Two Laptops for the Price of One

Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein

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

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7 Ways to Ace Your Next Performance Review

Turn your next one-on-one with your boss into a promotion or raise with some common-sense preparation and a willingness to shine.

How Do You Take Advantage of the Federal Interest Rate Cut?

The Federal Reserve just cut the interest rate by 0.75% between two official meetings! This is the largest cut since 1982 and it was like an adrenaline shot to the sagging stock ma

Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?

With dozens of account types available, retirement planning can seem overwhelming. Read this to better understand your choices.

The 8 Best Books for Entrepreneurs

Curl up with a good book — you might get rich. These eight business tomes come with a wealth of entrepreneurial inspiration.

8 Necessities That Will Be Cheaper in 2016

2015 was a great year — and 2016 looks even better. These eight buys will be cheaper in the New Year.