From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
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My parents and my husband’s parents were children during the Great Depression. Mine lived in large cities; my in-laws, small towns. Their families started this era from neither a p
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Habits are powerful motivators. Once you understand the inner workings of habitual behavior, you can use that power to change your life — for the better.
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Pay yourself last is okay too
Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o
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Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.
The Letter Always Wins
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
How to Sell Your House in 24 Hours
24 hours? Yup, it's possible. Learn how one Wise Bread Blogger sold her home just a day after listing.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Rideshare Apps?
Tell us whether you use rideshare apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Survival Basics From Depression-Era Kids
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Should You Buy Your Leased Car?
Not ready to part ways with your leased ride? You can buy it. But that doesn't always mean you should.
Your Daily Dose of Caffeine May Be Hurting You
Although the FDA considers caffeine "generally safe and reliable," that daily jolt is not without consequences. Learn how it may be harmful.
The 7 Most Important Financial Moments of Your Life
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6 Secrets to a Joyful Life
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
The 5 Best Lipsticks
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How Too Much Investment Diversity Can Cost You
Never put all your eggs in one investment basket. But how do you know if you have too many baskets?
Habits Aren't Boring — They're the Secret to Happiness. Here's Why.
Habits are powerful motivators. Once you understand the inner workings of habitual behavior, you can use that power to change your life — for the better.
8 Job-Hunting Tools That Are More Important Than LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a key career development tool, but it's only one tool. If you aren't using these other online job services, you're limiting your job opportunities.
Recession Journal VI: It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Any Questions?
The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?
The 5 Best Travel Toiletry Bags
Traveling with bottled beauty products isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these travel toiletry bags and your products will never spill on your luggage again.