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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Is WaMu on the way out? Also, learn to control your ego as a means to control your spending, find out how to bargain the right w
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Some books draw you in with mystery and suspense. Others keep you hooked with drama or intrigue. And then there are some that just manage to really hit home and make you say "Ah-ha
Want to turn friends on to the frugal lifestyle without scaring them away? Ease them in with my favorite books that are not in-your-face anti-spending books, yet teach a lot of gre
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At most job interviews, candidates will have an opportunity to ask their own questions. Be prepared with questions that flush out job details and demonstrate your value.
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We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old
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How Much Can You Trust That Food Label?
They say you should always read the labels when you buy food — but can you trust what the label says?
Book review: Happier
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6 Warning Signs You're Sabotaging Your Nest Egg
Do your future you a favor and stop making these all-too-common retirement mistakes.
4 Starbucks Drinks You Can Easily Make Yourself
Oh, sure, save $40 a week by cutting back on lattes — but what do you treat yourself with instead? These four great low-lucre libations.
The 11 Oddest Things America Has Ever Taxed
No one likes to pay taxes. Especially when they're as off-the-wall as these.
Best Money Tips: WaMu Go Bye-Bye?
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5 Ways to Stop Your Mindless Spending
One-click buying, impulse shopping trips… Learn how to keep more of your money by developing more money-mindfulness.
Best Money Tips: Genius Places to Hide a Spare Key
Today we found some awesome articles on genius places to hide a spare key, finding health insurance if you are self employed, and expensive items worth the money.
Book Review: Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth
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My Favorite Guides to Frugal Living Are Not Guides to Frugal Living
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Investment Advice You Should Never Hear From Your Financial Advisor
Choosing a financial advisor you can trust is hard. Narrow the field by eliminating any advisor who offers you any of this "advice."
Barter Explained: Why It's Wise to Barter
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8 Spectacular Uses for that Lone Can of Fruit
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10 Frugal Hacks for Single Living
Lots of frugal living advice is for couples and families, but anyone can cut costs dramatically while living alone, too — no roommate required!
4 Questions You Must Ask at Your Next Job Interview
At most job interviews, candidates will have an opportunity to ask their own questions. Be prepared with questions that flush out job details and demonstrate your value.
The 7 Laws of Negotiation
Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.
Build Savings Faster With a Multiple Account Strategy
Trying to manage all your expenses out of one savings account? Your finances might actually be a little simpler with two or three accounts.
The 5 Best Manual Toothbrushes
Keeping your teeth perfectly clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five toothbrushes and your teeth will stay bacteria-free and healthy.
20 Gift Ideas for Your Co-Workers
Bonus or no bonus, the gifts in this guide to giving to co-workers won't break your holiday budget.
How to Recycle your Clothes, Shoes, Electronics, and More
We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old