On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
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How will the federal minimum wage increase affect you?
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
Best Money Tips: Homes Are So Cheap Here, You Barely Need to Work
Today we found articles on states where homes are so cheap you barely need to work, money-saving home maintenance, and caring for your mental health at work.
Toss It or Not? 5 Organizational Tips from a Chronic Clutter Bug
Some might say that I have no business giving out organizational tips. My desk is always a mess, I usually look for things for a very long time before finding them, and my neat-an
Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
Networking Basics for Regular People
Competition for jobs is fierce but networking is one way of differentiating yourself as a stellar candidate. Here are tips on networking basics as well as ideas on how to avoid see
Beyond Tuition: Helping Out With College Expenses
My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost
The Only 5 Grocery Shopping Techniques You Need
There are lots of ways to cut grocery costs, but these five strategies may be the cleverest — and they aren't difficult to do, either.
Rich People Spend $350K+ to Park Their Cars — Here's How We'd Spend it Instead
Would you pay for $350,000 parking? We sure hope not, when you could make these much smarter money moves instead
The 2010 Gift Wrapping Challenge
In 2009, a friend and I successfully met a challenge to wrap all gifts with alternatives to new gift paper and gift bags. Here are the results of the challenge, along with a few ti
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: Make Sure Your Haiti Donation goes to Quake Aid
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we tell you tips for making sure that your Haiti relief donations are getting where they need to go, 8 great movie
Are You Ready to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?
Hey! You've gotten pretty good at your hobby, and everybody says you'd make some real money at it if you tried. But should you?
16 Ways to Use Up Leftover Champagne
Don't pour last night's leftover champagne down the drain! Save it to use as a key ingredient in cocktails, desserts, soups, hair care, and more.
Flashback Friday: 84 Frugal Ways to Eliminate Stress
When the world seems like a dark place and you have trouble escaping the negativity around you, calm your frazzled nerves — frugally.
Best Money Tips: 100 Must-Have Grocery Store Circulars
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Clever Tax Move for the Un- and Under-Employed
There are a lot of people who used to have a good-paying job but who have been unemployed or underemployed for more than a year. If you're one of those people, here's a clever tax
5 Unusual Ways to Open a Bottle of Beer (Without a Bottle Opener!)
What to do when you have a six pack and a thirsty crew — but no bottle opener? Improvise with these five cool tricks!
15 Easy to Keep New Year's Resolutions That Really Pay Off
New Year's resolutions are really hard to keep. But these are actually pretty easy, and totally worth the effort.
10 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement
Retirement safety nets like pensions are fast becoming a thing of the past. Plan your own strategy with these easy tips to supercharge your retirement.
Are Your Financial Habits Just Bad?
From brushing our teeth to buying little things we don't need, small bad habits can make a big difference in our lives. Learn how your habits might affect your bottom line.
How to Save $26,000 in 5 Years or Less
Think you can't save money and get ahead? Learn how a few simple changes to your daily spending can become a HUGE pile of money.