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For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite
Those of you who are old enough may have noticed some worrisome similarities between the economy of the 1970s and the economy today. If so, you're not alone--more than a few p
Today we found a list of the best apps for saving money when you’re dining out, how to clean everything in your kitchen, and memberships that will actually save you money.
By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital.
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The 5 Best Night Lights
Unless you have superpowers or night vision goggles, you can't see in the dark. Luckily, any of these quality night lights solve that problem.
Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
Financial Math Basics You Need to Know
Do you have the math skills to manage your finances? Learn these basic concepts and calculations to help improve your financial position.
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.
9 Ways to Beat a Killer Headache
I can usually tell when it's going to rain because, as the barometric pressure builds, my face feels more and more like it's going to burst off the rest of my head. Over the ye
Best Money Tips: High-Paying Careers That Don't Require a College Degree
Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
Better cars are not the answer
Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
8 Ways Clutter Keeps You Poor
Clutter looks bad, stresses you out — and it costs you money. It's time to start moving your stuff from lots to profit.
6 Extreme Job Interview Tactics That Worked
Get up and walk out of a job interview? Sure, that worked and so did these other insane interview tricks. How far will you go for a job?
Everything New Parents Need to Know About College Savings
Diapers and formula aren't the only costs to consider when adding to your family. You'd better start thinking about college, too.
11 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
3 Times a Refinance Is the Wrong Move
A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
Cross your fingers and hope you’re not caught by Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year.
If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite
10 New Car Costs the Dealer Is Hiding From You
A new set of wheels can cost a pretty penny — even more so if you go for some sneaky extras. Beware of these new car costs!
25 Things I Don't Want to Regret Once I Retire: Take Two
Since posting the first part of my list of 25 ideas and goals that I want to live by and be able to look back on with pride when it comes
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
All about stagflation
Those of you who are old enough may have noticed some worrisome similarities between the economy of the 1970s and the economy today. If so, you're not alone--more than a few p
Best Money Tips: 15 Best Apps for Savings on Dining Out
Today we found a list of the best apps for saving money when you’re dining out, how to clean everything in your kitchen, and memberships that will actually save you money.
Do You Have Your TV Converter Box Yet?
By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital.