If a bogus transaction gets posted to your bank account or credit card, you have almost complete protection--just notify the bank that the transaction wasn't authorized and they ha
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
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I've finally found a store that, regular as clockwork, puts great items on sale. And when I say sale, I don't mean 20% off, or even 50% off. I'm talking about 75%-90% off. The
Since airlines started charging for checked bags the cost of travel continues to increase. However, the traveling public can minimize baggage fees with these tips.
Protect yourself from food poisoning and grievously over-cooked roasts and birds with a precision digital meat thermometer. Any of these five will serve you well!
Some banks didn't manage the paperwork well enough to be able to prove that they actually own their mortgages. This just might be the germ of a solution.
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Check your statements
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Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
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Start living a life more frugal — right now! — with one simple shift in perspective.
The Awesome Art of Getting Great Deals Online
This is a lovely guide to getting the most out of your consumer purchases on the Internet.
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2017 Tax Day Freebies and Discounts
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Are Rebates Worthy of You?
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Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
10 Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals (and How to Change That)
Fail to reach another goal? Don't beat yourself up about it (that's reason #6), but do use this list to learn why you've failed — and how to do better next time.
Your Brain Is Keeping You in Debt (And How to Fix It)
Why can't you chip away at that daunting pile of debt? You might want to blame your brain.
9 Ways to Use Miles and Points for Holiday Gifts
Most people use their hard-earned credit card rewards for travel. Here's an idea: Why not give your budget a vacation from holiday shopping?
Buy. Sell. Make a Profit. Thanks Office Depot.
I've finally found a store that, regular as clockwork, puts great items on sale. And when I say sale, I don't mean 20% off, or even 50% off. I'm talking about 75%-90% off. The
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The lighter you travel, the farther you can go! The next time you're packing for a trip, be sure to leave these unnecessaries behind.
5 Ways to Minimize Baggage Fees When Flying
Since airlines started charging for checked bags the cost of travel continues to increase. However, the traveling public can minimize baggage fees with these tips.
The 5 Best Meat Thermometers
Protect yourself from food poisoning and grievously over-cooked roasts and birds with a precision digital meat thermometer. Any of these five will serve you well!
A Mortgage Crisis Solution
Some banks didn't manage the paperwork well enough to be able to prove that they actually own their mortgages. This just might be the germ of a solution.
Best Money Tips: How to be productive while doing other things
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