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This Memorial Day weekend, our Senior Editor is back on Marketplace Money, talking about justifying frugality — or, moreover, why you shouldn't have to.
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Today we found some great articles on strategies to simplify your finances, DIY skincare products that you can eat, and fun backyard activities for Labor Day.
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Today we found some great articles on odd ways to make extra money, tips for better self-esteem, and how to work from home like a pro.
Shoes that grow with your child. Parents everywhere rejoice!
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Young Americans owe thousands in student loan debt. Unfortunately, so do their parents.
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5 Ways Having Good Taste Saves You Money
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Save $5 or more on your Verizon wireless bill
You can lower your cell phone bill by moving your cell phone to a state with lower taxes (unless, of course, you already live in said state).
Wise Bread on Marketplace: Justifying Frugality
This Memorial Day weekend, our Senior Editor is back on Marketplace Money, talking about justifying frugality — or, moreover, why you shouldn't have to.
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It's time for our weekly round-up of linky love. As always, if you feel you've been unfairly left off the list, please let us know by emailing our editors at tips@wisebread.com. Ivy at Home Ec 101 gave us some serious love. Thanks, Ivy! [more]
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Why Treasury Bills Are Always a Worthwhile Investment
When rates are rising, you need something that responds quickly to changes in the market. That's where Treasury bills come in.
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I am a believer in the idea that wealth can stunt personal creativity. When you can buy it all, what’s the need to invent anything? When I was a kid my mother forbade me from playi
Best Money Tips: Strategies to Simplify Your Finances
Today we found some great articles on strategies to simplify your finances, DIY skincare products that you can eat, and fun backyard activities for Labor Day.
Best Money Tips: How to Stop Unsolicited Calls and Texts
Today we found articles on how to stop unsolicited calls and texts, things you can do outside of work to increase productivity, and cheap foods that are packed with protein.
Best Money Tips: Frugal DIY Cleaning Projects
Today we found some fantastic articles on money-saving cleaning projects, what to do if you’re underpaid, and great household uses for Alka-Seltzer.
The Great Whitening Hype
The home teeth whitening market is expected to grow 30% in the next decade. While this isn’t surprising in itself, I am shocked at the number o