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Whether your current budget could use some tweaking or you're trying to get your finances sorted out for the first time, these suggestions can help you build a better budget.
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
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My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
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Save on Groceries with Discount Grocery Stores
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Best Money Tips: How To Win Sweepstakes
Today, we share tips to help you bag you next contests or sweepstakes, to-do's to keep your family and home safe over the holidays, instructions for a DIY book safe, and more.
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Whether your current budget could use some tweaking or you're trying to get your finances sorted out for the first time, these suggestions can help you build a better budget.
Trade in New Year's Resolutions for Achieving Life Goals
New Year's resolutions are nice. But this year, go a step further and instead of just making a year-long goal, make a goal for life.
6 Frugal Promises I Have Not Kept
I have made a number of public declarations of my frugal ambitions over the years here on Wise Bread. Here are some of my biggest failures.
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Everyone loves a good getaway, but make sure you're getting a deal before you book.
10 Reasons an HSA Is Actually Worth Having
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It's easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. Too easy, in fact, for these holiday celebrants who take holiday excess to excess.
5 Creative Uses for a 529 Plan
You know a 529 savings plan is for your children's college expenses, but with some creative thinking, it can be so much more.
10 Life Hacks You Should Master by Age 30
Red Solo cups and calling AAA just won't cut it anymore. Embrace your 30s by mastering the skills essential to adulthood.