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For these five people debt totaling $100k — or more — seemed insurmountable. That is, until they paid it off. Find out how you can, too.
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Flying for free in business or first class? Yes, it can be done.
You don't need to be a social butterfly to land a high-paying gig. These lucrative jobs are perfect for ambitious shrinking violets.
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You know there are great deals to be had at Costco, but you really should be buying these 15 things at Costco and not anywhere else.
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The lifestyle of the Amish includes hard work and simple living — which also equals more money in the bank. Could simpler finances work for you?
Cheap modern manufacturing means that for a lot of the stuff in our lives, buying new is often cheaper than fixing old.
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
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Tell us about your hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Tell us about the good money decisions you've made recently and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
It might seem intimidating, but it's totally possible for you to make your own furniture, even if you've barely wielded a hammer before. Learn how.
Already stressed about back-to-school shopping? Don't be. You can save money without even trying.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Inspiring People Who Each Paid Off Over $100,000 in Debt
For these five people debt totaling $100k — or more — seemed insurmountable. That is, until they paid it off. Find out how you can, too.
10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)
Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?
10 Investing Lessons You Must Teach Your Kids
Teach your children smart investing early, and you'll set them up for a lifetime of good financial decisions later.
Best Airlines for Scoring First or Business Class Award Seats
Flying for free in business or first class? Yes, it can be done.
The 10 Best High Paying Jobs for Introverts
You don't need to be a social butterfly to land a high-paying gig. These lucrative jobs are perfect for ambitious shrinking violets.
5 Steps to Getting a Free (or Close to Free) Vacation in 9 Months or Less with Credit Cards
Here is a step by step plan to earn enough credit card rewards for a free vacation in 9 months or less.
15 Things You Should Buy at Costco
You know there are great deals to be had at Costco, but you really should be buying these 15 things at Costco and not anywhere else.
5 Common Logic Traps You May Be Falling For
The human brain is a curious thing. See if you're being held back by one of these notorious logic traps.
6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi
Few brands? No bags? No problem! One writer shares why she loves the discount grocer (and a few minor quibbles as well).
13 Things People With Good Table Manners Never Do
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.
3 Reasons Why You Should Never Buy a New Car
Before you drop big bucks on a shiny new set of wheels, consider how much smarter it can be to buy used.
Here's What the Successful Use of Secured Credit Cards Looks Like
A secured credit card offers many benefits — if you know how to use them! Make the most of your secured card to rebuild credit faster.
9 Money Secrets of the Amish
The lifestyle of the Amish includes hard work and simple living — which also equals more money in the bank. Could simpler finances work for you?
8 Things That Are Cheaper to Replace Than to Fix
Cheap modern manufacturing means that for a lot of the stuff in our lives, buying new is often cheaper than fixing old.
Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
7 Ways to Remodel Your Bedroom (Without Demolishing a Thing)
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you do it in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? Spiff up your bedroom with these easy changes.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Hobbies?
Tell us about your hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Good Money Decisions Have You Made Recently?
Tell us about the good money decisions you've made recently and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Build Your Own Furniture: 9 Helpful Tips For Non-Carpenters
It might seem intimidating, but it's totally possible for you to make your own furniture, even if you've barely wielded a hammer before. Learn how.
4 Effortless Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Already stressed about back-to-school shopping? Don't be. You can save money without even trying.