Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
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Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
A commenter on Wise Bread wrote a Chinese proverb about marketing that reminded me that there are many Chinese proverbs about money and personal finance. Here are a few of the one
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How to Get Good Advice
Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
TIPS and I-Bonds
There are risks in any investment. The market might go down--or the market might go up, but your investment might go down anyway. The company that issued your stock or bond might
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Tired of spending $30 on a single toy? Here are 10 super-fun toys and games you can make at home with common items.
Grocery Shopping for the Cheap and Lazy
You can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.
Ask the Readers: Do You Volunteer?
Tell us about your volunteer experience and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Highest Paying Jobs for People Who Love Kids
Working with kids requires a big heart and a lot of patience. But it doesn't necessarily require a small paycheck.
How I Scored Tons of Free Stuff By Building a Small Social Media Audience
You don't need a million followers to score tons of free goodies. Tweet faster!
How to Get a Groupon Refund When a Company Closes
I had a Groupon for a company that just went out of business. Yikes! Here's how I got my money back.
10 Fun Ways to Wrap the Gift of Cash
Almost everybody enjoys the gift of cash, but a thin envelope isn't much fun to unwrap. Make your next cash gift thoughtful (and fun!) with these clever cash packing ideas.
What Did Your Parents REALLY Teach You About Money? (It Might Surprise You)
Our families teach us "money scripts" that can drive our entire financial lives. Learn more about what they are — and how you can change them.
Party Like It's 19.99: The Psychology of Pricing
Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
How to Be a Stellar Mentor to Someone at Work
So, you've been asked to become a mentor. Great! Now, make sure you become one of the best.
11 Surprising Benefits Of: Chewing Gum
You know chewing gum improves your breath, but it can also improve your teeth, your brain, and much more. Discover how!
25 Beautiful Things You Can Make With Paint Sample Cards
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The 5 Best Conditioners
Keeping your hair soft and silky isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these conditioners and your coif will always look gorgeous.
Ask the Readers: Do You Plan to Go Back to School?
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Do For Self-Care?
Tell us what you do for self-care and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Personal Issues No One at Work Needs to Hear
With work consuming so much of our lives, it seems natural to share our personal lives and concerns with our colleagues. Don't.
Chinese Proverbs About Money and Personal Finance
A commenter on Wise Bread wrote a Chinese proverb about marketing that reminded me that there are many Chinese proverbs about money and personal finance. Here are a few of the one
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Goals for 2020?
Tell us about about your goals for 2020 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!