This book is one of the classics of modern frugality, and it's been a source of some controversy. At the bottom, though, its message is a simple one: Pay attention. Pay attention t
When I was in college, I worked in the computer center. When my boss wanted to hire a new operator, he asked a couple of us to go over resumes. That experience, which gave me som
Braces can be a necessary medical treatment — and they can also be exceedingly expensive. Here are five ways to blunt the sharp cost of straight teeth.
Early in the subprime lending collapse, Wise Bread posted a report from Americans for Fairness in Lending explaining how the subprime lending boom hurt everyone. Since it's a
I remember being just a tad bit smug when auntie Margie exclaimed that her favorite grandson was apprenticing to fix toilets at the age of seventeen instead of getting ready for co
If you're facing a large stack of medical bills with nowhere to turn, take a deep breath and fear not. You can pay off your medical debt without going broke.
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This book is one of the classics of modern frugality, and it's been a source of some controversy. At the bottom, though, its message is a simple one: Pay attention. Pay attention t
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How Much Engagement Ring Can You Actually Afford?
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5 Ways to Save Money on Braces
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Interview with AFFIL executive director Jim Campen
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A First-Timer's Guide to Using Airbnb
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Don't toss out that stale breakfast cereal! Instead, check out these ways to ensure that none of it goes to waste.
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Common Currency: A Primer
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Stop paying more for less. These bad shopping habits will leave your wallet worse for wear.
5 Reasons You Definitely Need Renters' Insurance
Yes, renters, you totally need to insure your stuff — and yourself — from mishaps big and small. Don't economize here!
10 Things You Can Totally Regift — And 7 Things You Shouldn't
What to do with those unused candles, frying pans, or ugly sweaters? Regift them, of course!
Did I Choose the Wrong Profession?
I remember being just a tad bit smug when auntie Margie exclaimed that her favorite grandson was apprenticing to fix toilets at the age of seventeen instead of getting ready for co
What to Do If You're Hit With a Huge Medical Bill
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Why It Pays to Be a Patient Shopper
When you want something, you want it now! But buying the first acceptable option that fits your budget could be costing you big bucks.