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If you're one of the 40 million Americans with student loan debt, you can save more in the long run by getting smart about saving, spending, and earning.
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I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home
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Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
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Big List of Military Discounts
Hundreds of American companies offer discounts to active and veteran service members. Find one of your favorites on this list of 50 popular retailers.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Career Goals?
Tell us about your career goals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Is a Farm Share a Smart Buy for Your Household?
Fresh, local produce is available to you via CSA share. Are these worth the money for your household?
Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts
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Flashback Friday: The 60 Best Ways to Use Food Other Than Eating It
Eating food is the best, but what's even better is not wasting food that's about to go bad. Here are other ways to use food, other than eating it.
ReFi Shy? How to Determine If Now Is the Time to Refinance
As interest rates head north, homeowners are wondering if the timing is right to refinance. Here's how to find out.
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Memorable Gift?
Tell us about your most memorable gift and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
7 Unnecessary Household Expenses You Can Cut Today
If your family doesn't examine these 7 common household expenses, you are wasting way too much money.
7 Ways to Sleep Better in Fewer Hours
Feel great tomorrow morning by making your limited sleep hours as effective as possible with these great sleep hacks.
5 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Debt Faster
If you're one of the 40 million Americans with student loan debt, you can save more in the long run by getting smart about saving, spending, and earning.
Being Healthy Can Have Big Cash Rewards
I recently became a member of my wife’s gym. I had always hesitated, being a frugal person I preferred to work out at home with a few weights and some exercise DVDs. But, when I di
6 Strange Ways Online Shopping Has Changed the World
The Internet has made shopping more convenient, easier, and way more fun. But there have also been some strange side effects...
Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl
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Flashback Friday: 44 Sneaky Shopping Traps to Avoid
You've got your list, and you trust your willpower is strong. But then something shiny lures you in, and oh, it's on sale! Here's how to resist those sneaky shopping traps.
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From "Gilmore Girls"
Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
9 Ways to Use Miles and Points for Holiday Gifts
Most people use their hard-earned credit card rewards for travel. Here's an idea: Why not give your budget a vacation from holiday shopping?
7 Ways Losing Weight Will Make You Richer
You've heard all the reasons why you should get fit and stay fit. Here's the clincher — losing weight can save you thousands of dollars.
10 Easy Back Exercises That Will Help Eliminate Pain
Back pain makes everything harder — even relaxing. Try these easy exercises that strengthen back muscles and can help prevent injury and pain.
The Art of Asking for Fewer Gifts
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.