If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
Today we found some amazing articles on things you can do to find your calling, protecting your child's identity, and vices that can ruin your finances.
Today we found articles on products need to be financially secure, energy conservation myths you should ignore, and things you can do in the day to sleep better at night.
From cutting up credit cards to cutting out lattes, these pervasive personal finance tips are repeated again and again, but could be bad advice for you.
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Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks
If you are paid biweekly, you receive 26 paychecks a year. That is, twice a year, you receive three paychecks in a month. What if you mentally “skipped” those two extra paychecks?
10 Most Valuable Things to Plant in Your Garden This Spring
Once the snow melts away, make sure you plant these things in your garden.
10 Uses for Velcro That'll Make Your Life Easier
Velcro is a hook and loop fastening wonder, with scores of uses from the kitchen to the car. Explore 10 ways you can put it to good use.
6 Ways Travel in Retirement Keeps You Young
Retirement is the perfect time to realize those dreams of traveling the world! What are you waiting for — go!
Best Money Tips: Things You Can Do To Find Your Calling
Today we found some amazing articles on things you can do to find your calling, protecting your child's identity, and vices that can ruin your finances.
Are You Eating the 10 Most Over-Priced Restaurant Menu Items?
It's no secret that dining out costs more than dining in. A Wise Bread writer runs the numbers on her local grubberies and to find out how much more.
How a Credit Card Cash Advance Costs You More Than a Purchase
The convenience of cash advance comes at a cost. Usually, a pretty steep one.
7 Fresh Veggies You Can Grow From Kitchen Scraps
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If You're Doing These 5 Things, Your Saving Efforts Are for Nothing
Saving is hard, but chances are, if you're doing any of this stuff with your money, you're not saving at all.
4 Fun Activities to Get Your Grinch into the Holiday Spirit
If your guy is more "Bah Humbug" than "Happy Holidays," get him into the spirit with these ideas.
Best Money Tips: 10 Products You Need for Financial Security
Today we found articles on products need to be financially secure, energy conservation myths you should ignore, and things you can do in the day to sleep better at night.
8 Giveaways That People Were Just Talking About You
Our ears aren't actually very reliable when it comes to sensing gossip and busybodies. Here's what to look for instead of toasty earlobes.
5 Ways to Save Money in the New Year
Make 2011 your best financial year yet with these tips to jump-start your savings.
5 One-Size-Fits-All Spending Tips That Don’t Really Fit Everyone
From cutting up credit cards to cutting out lattes, these pervasive personal finance tips are repeated again and again, but could be bad advice for you.
11 Easy Ways to Fix Your Whole Life This Summer
Rather than focusing on getting your body "bikini-ready," make a few easy lifestyle changes and live your best life.
Reselling Antiques: The Five Principles of Power Picking
It's a part-time job, a hobby, and a passion — learn the art of successful antique picking.
How One Inspiring Saver Found True Love, Shook Off Debt Denial, and Paid Off $123,000
In today's debt story, a young dentist fixes his bad "debt-al" hygiene with help from his future wife — and some smart saving choices.
How to Keep Your Job Search a Secret
You're ready to look for a new job. There's just one caveat: You already have a job, and you need to keep things hush-hush.