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Wise Bread Blogger on the NBC News with Brian Williams

Wise Bread writer Sarah Winfrey had a blast when she went on NBC Nightly News to talk about her family's experience reducing credit card usage during the economic crunch.

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Who Cheated Us Out of Our Amazing Future?

In the 1950s, people said automation would create a future where we'd only have to work 20 hours a week to support ourselves. What happened?

Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Families

Save when you travel with your family using these rewards credit cards.

4 Questions to Ask Before Leaving Your House to Your Kids

A home sounds like a wonderful gift for your adult children. But before you hand over the keys, there are a few things to consider.

Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most Out of Your 401(k)

Today we found articles on ways to get the most out of your 401(k), simple hacks that will change how you travel, and summer tax scams to watch out for.

When and How to Offer Discounts for Early Payment

Offering discounts for cash, upfront and early payment can be an integral part of a comprehensive business management strategy, not just the domain of the accounts receivable de

Negotiating a Lease with Your Potential New Landlord

Here are the fine points of negotiating for rental space, including a few opportunities a newer business owner might miss.

Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car

Today we found some awesome articles on the best time to buy a car, how to spend less on lunch, and what to do when you have too much debt.

Exploring Debt Restructuring Options

If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring.

This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms

With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.

11 Free Ways to Generate Referrals

What to generate referrals without spending money? Here are ways to elicit, not solicit, referrals.

Creating a Smooth Business Transition when You Sell Your Company

When the time comes to sell your company, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to the new owner. That can take planning.

Best Money Tips: Safe and Cheap Ways to Watch the Solar Eclipse

Today we found articles on safe and cheap ways to watch the solar eclipse, easy ways to improve your finances today, and home maintenance tasks to check off this fall.

5 Everyday Words That Are Making You Look Stupid

Seriously, if you actually want to improve your social standing and status, work on eliminating these worn out words from your lexicon.

What a Buyer Looks for During Due Diligence

In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.

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Financial Controls to Protect Your Money from Fraud and Theft

Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.

Best Money Tips: Staying Cool Without Burning Up Your Wallet

Today we found some great articles on staying cool without burning up your wallet, credit card commandments, and handling out-of-reach goals.

The Value of a Degree in Entrepreneurship

Depending on your situation, a degree in entrepreneurship could be a waste of money or the root of your success. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.