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J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
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It happens every year to my family. We think we have all of the Holiday cards done and in the post, and then we get one out of nowhere from someone completely unexpected. If you've
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Not free to be poor
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
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Here are a few tips to help make sure the second-hand car you are buying doesn't end up being a second-hand nightmare.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
5 Places to Travel While the Dollar Is Strong
A strong U.S. dollar means good-value vacations for the travel savvy. Here's where to go to let your dollar take your further.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Afternoon Slump?
Tell us how you fight the afternoon slump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Discover Bank Review: You Know the Card, but What About the Bank?
With competitive rates and all the familiar online banking products and features, Discover Bank is worth considering for your banking needs.
Best Money Tips: 20+ Small Ways to Pay It Forward
Today we found helpful articles on small ways to pay it forward, things to throw away right now, and DIY reusable beeswax wraps that keep your food fresh and safe.
3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking
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Book Review and Giveaway: Rich Brother Rich Sister
Robert Kiyosaki's latest book is a slight departure from the words of financial prowess he typically shares with his readers. If you want to know more - and to win a free copy to c
Get Free Media Software for Your Windows PC
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Frugal Advice for the Gadget Addicted
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Swoopo - great auction deals or great scam?
Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were s
10 Difficult Jobs That Are Worth the Effort
The hours are long, the work is hard, and in some cases, the pay is low. Find out why these demanding jobs are worth your while.
Why Your Boss Should Let You Screw Around on the Internet
The next time your boss catches you reading Wise Bread, share a link to this post. Your "slacking" may actually add to the company's bottom line.
18 Little Things That Make — and Keep — America Great
Contrary to a certain election 2016 tagline, America is already pretty great. Here's the proof.
401K or IRA? You Need Both
You know you should have either a 401K or an IRA. Have you considered you might need both?
The 5 Best Camcorders
Yeah, many of us have cameras on our phones. But to really capture life's memories, you just can't beat a camcorder. Here are our picks for the five best.
Elevate Your Kitchen Skills With These 5 Easy Cooking Techniques
OK, they're not as easy as "nuke-it for 30 seconds," but you'll love the results you get with these simple, and classic, cooking techniques.