"Barter." We hear that word a lot these days. Do a Google-search and you'll be deluged with websites on the subject. But what exactly is barter, why is barter seeing a huge resurg
Now that I am a mother of two teenagers, credit card abuse is one of the first dangers of financial common sense that I discussed with them. Here are 8 tips to help your teenager p
Over the years, Uniform Transfers to Minors and Uniform Gifts to Minors custodial accounts (also known as UGMA and UTMA accounts) have become less popular than college savings opti
Saving is nothing more than delayed gratification in action, but trying to defeat our desires for instant gratification outright is often a dead-end endeavor. It's easier if you en
The curse of momentum keeps us in our chairs, living lives we aren’t passionate about. Once stuck in a routine, it is easier to perpetually roll along in the same direction than it
Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're app
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this article, we’ll look at 5 legal ways to get your way with your credit card companies, the 5 grammatical errors that make
Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25%
Where do you stand on the V-day debate? Are you just happy to finally get a chance to do something sweet? Do you already spend enough time with your significant other (and therefo
Did you know that people who pay for fast food using a credit card spend 50% more than those who pay with cash? That, and a whole lot more shocking statistics after the jump.
If we are undirected, we are susceptible to all the external forces of consumerism around us, and whamo, we’re a full-on rat in the race, wondering when the wheel will st
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Barter Explained: Why It's Wise to Barter
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Not ready to part ways with your leased ride? You can buy it. But that doesn't always mean you should.
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UTMA/UGMA Custodial Accounts
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Delayed Gratification and the Secret to Will Power
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8 Reasons to Drink More Water
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The 5 Best Lipsticks
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5 Personal Finance Lessons From “The Hobbit”
You won't find an ATM in Smaug's lair, but you will find some pearls of financial wisdom scattered about the Lonely Mountain and Middle Earth.
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The Curse of Momentum
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It's the 21st Century — Why Is Your Money Stuck in the 20th?
Millennials have figured out what many finance pros haven't — that too much personal finance advice is stuck in the 20th century.
How to Start Your Own Blog
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Christmas Club Accounts: Are They Worth It?
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Best Money Tips: 5 More Ways to Screw Your Credit Card Company
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How to Save 20-100% on Textbooks
Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25%
Prepaid Cards About to Get Safer and Better
New consumer protection rules for prepaid cards will help protect you from theft, fraud, and unreasonable fees.
Ask the Readers: Is Valentine's Day Too Commercial? (Chance to win $20!)
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10 Shocking Facts About Our World
Did you know that people who pay for fast food using a credit card spend 50% more than those who pay with cash? That, and a whole lot more shocking statistics after the jump.
Financial Freedom and Using Passion to Budget
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