This Memorial Day weekend, our Senior Editor is back on Marketplace Money, talking about justifying frugality — or, moreover, why you shouldn't have to.
Paying for a home renovation with a rewards card could earn you a free vacation -- or lots of cash back. Be sure you understand the pitfalls before you dust off your card.
It's time for our weekly round-up of linky love. As always, if you feel you've been unfairly left off the list, please let us know by emailing our editors at tips@wisebread.com.
Ivy at Home Ec 101 gave us some serious love. Thanks, Ivy!
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Best Money Tips: Family Activities for Winter
Today we found some great articles on family activities for winter, earning travel rewards without a credit card, and how to start an emergency fund.
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One writer was taught when she was very young — it's a commitment to the little things that makes the big things work.
6 Retirement Rules You Should Be Breaking
There's more to the golden years than meets the eye (and wallet). You may want to consider breaking these often misunderstood rules of retirement.
Is there a secret code to control traffic lights?
So, what's the deal — is there actually a code to change the crosswalk light?
Best Money Tips: Cheap Ways to Keep Fit and Stay Healthy
Today we found some great articles on cheap ways to keep fit and stay healthy, tips for taxpayer newbies, and discounts hidden in plain sight.
A Dinner Party for 6: Feed 'Em for Under $20
Dinner parties are fun, but when you're trying to impress, the costs can add up quickly. Serve your guests delicious eats for less with this menu.
Opening a Roth IRA for Your Kid
The Roth IRA can be a fantastic way to kick-start your child's retirement savings — and help protect some of your money from taxes.
How to Use a Computer More Efficiently
It may seem like there’s no way to reduce the amount of time you spend in front of the computer, but these tricks can speed things up.
How to Keep Student Loans From Wrecking Your Retirement
Young Americans owe thousands in student loan debt. Unfortunately, so do their parents.
8 Life Skills Every Freelancer Needs
Self-employment requires guts, determination, and organization. Find out if you have what it takes to be a freelance superstar.
Letting Go: 8 Steps to Forgiveness
Overcoming past wrongs and forgiving those who have hurt you can be one of the most difficult things — and one of the most rewarding.
Simple-Living Lessons I Learned From "Hoarders"
TV shows like "Hoarders" are hot right now. But beyond the voyeurism, what lessons can we learn from them about our own relationships with stuff?
Save $5 or more on your Verizon wireless bill
You can lower your cell phone bill by moving your cell phone to a state with lower taxes (unless, of course, you already live in said state).
Wise Bread on Marketplace: Justifying Frugality
This Memorial Day weekend, our Senior Editor is back on Marketplace Money, talking about justifying frugality — or, moreover, why you shouldn't have to.
9 Ways to Vet Your New Employer
Your potential new employer wants to know everything about you. Do you know everything you need to know about them?
6 Things to Consider Before Making a Big Purchase for Rewards Points
Paying for a home renovation with a rewards card could earn you a free vacation -- or lots of cash back. Be sure you understand the pitfalls before you dust off your card.
It's the linkster! The linkmeister!
It's time for our weekly round-up of linky love. As always, if you feel you've been unfairly left off the list, please let us know by emailing our editors at tips@wisebread.com. Ivy at Home Ec 101 gave us some serious love. Thanks, Ivy! [more]
The things that money just can't buy
After reading Ed's post about Afluenza , I began thinking long and hard about what I have in my life that really matters to me. It's all very well keeping up with the Joneses, but at the end of the day it really doesn't mean anything. [more]
Save Your Retirement by Avoiding These 10 Risky Investments
You could get motion sickness from the ups and downs of these volatile stocks. Keep more of your money by steering clear of these investments.
“Avoid These Fast Food Items,” Say Fast Food Employees
A collection of former and current fast food employees recently shared their "do not eats" — here are some of the highlights.