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Best Money Tips: Save Money as a Wedding Guest
Today we found some great articles on saving money as a wedding guest, getting your family on board to save dough, and spotting a horrible roommate before moving in.
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
90 Free Activities to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Don't just sit there waiting for inspiration — break boredom and get creative with one of these great ideas.
Change Jars and 8 Other Clever Ways to Build an Emergency Fund
You don't need a windfall to kick-start your savings. These baby steps will do just fine.
How to Talk About Retirement With Your Spouse
Avoiding that talk with your spouse about retirement will cost you both, eventually. Here's how to start talking — and planning your future.
This Is How You Get a New Job This Year
We've published a lot of job search advice at Wise Bread — this best of the best round-up can help anyone find a new job, today!
Cut-Rate Condiments: Homemade Mayo
When the price of my beloved Best Foods (also known as Hellman’s, for you folks east of the Rockies) rose to over $6 (30 oz.) here, we switched to a store brand. It was sl
Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape
From wallets to emergency sunglasses and even boats, duct tape really can fix (or make) almost anything.
3 Ways to Get Hotel Deals
These hotel deals take a little more time and effort to nab — but the savings can be huge.
How to Get a Life: Consider the Worst Case Scenario
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10 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Hotels
Hotels are expensive! Cut the cost of a night's stay with these clever lodging cost cutters.
4 Reasons Why Everyone Needs Side Income
Many people don't try to earn extra money outside of their jobs, but they should. Here's why.
Wages Are Rising — Here’s How to Get Your Cut
Believe it or not, wages are finally beginning to rise. Make sure your boat is rising with the tide by making some critical career moves.
6 Reasons It's Never Too Late for a Career Change
Career stuck in a rut? Climb out!
January: The Perfect Maintenance Month
Recently I learned several annual money-saving maintenance tips. All it took was a little snooping around my husband.
Best Money Tips: Money Management Tips for Couples
Today we found some great articles with tips on money management for committed couples, frugal ways to fight the flu, and calendar mistakes you may be making.
4 Signs You're Burned Out (and How to Recover)
What with work, the kids, the neighbors, burnout is never far off. Recognize the signs — and take steps to walk back from the brink.
Should You Use Peer-to-Peer Lending to Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Depending on your debt situation, a peer-to-peer loan may be an affordable — and sensible — way to retire debt. Here's what you should consider.
7 Countries Where You Can Travel on $30 a Day or Less
Travel doesn't have to be expensive — you just need to know where to go, and how to trim the cost.