Everyone loves talking about getting out of debt. It's easy to imagine the benefits. The trick is realizing that this lifestyle is actually attainable. It's a very real choice.
This debate has been furiously argued on both sides for several months, so I thought I’d throw my hat in the ring. I lived with the British National Health Service (NHS) until I wa
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5 Hotel Room Booking Tools Every Frugal Traveler Should Know
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez shares some great frugal travel tools on TV — and right here, too, just in case you can't tune in.
Debt-Free Living IS Attainable: If You Want It, You Can Have It
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6 Easy Ways to Get Free Travel
Travel doesn't have to be expensive, in fact, you can see the world for free if you know where to look.
101 Ways to Save Money Around the House
Saving extra dollars around the house is like finding money in the couch — and lots more fun. How much will you find?
I’ve Lived Both Sides of the Healthcare System. This Is What I've Learned.
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No mortgage? No problem. You can still purchase the home of your dreams.
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9 Wall Street Expressions You Can Use Every Day
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How to Clear Old Debt From Your Credit Report
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How Cleaning Your Wallet Benefits You Financially
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30 Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Every Budget
Doesn't the woman who gave you life deserve something better than a box of chocolates? These 30 ideas are creative, frugal, and fun to give.
5 Fun Ways to Eat Hot Dogs
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Stuck in a rut? Get out with these 25 ways to shake up your day and make it great!
Jack Bauer Never Buys Anything — How TVs Frugalest Characters Get by With Less
From Jack Bauer to Scooby-Doo, there are plenty of TV characters who know how to squeeze a dollar. Here are nine to watch for.
Negotiate Your Own Hotel Deal
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What Is Your Financial Kryptonite (and How to Conquer It)
Is it shoes? Saving? Fear of investing? Learn how to recognize your personal finance kryptonite — and then learn how to beat it.
8 Common Pieces of Emotional Baggage (and How to Ditch Them)
Those heavy emotions and memories you're hauling around are slowing you down. Drop them and move on.
Zooey Deschanel Never Pays Late Fees and 5 Other Smart Money Lessons From Celebrities
You don't have to be a spendthrift just because you're rich and famous. Here's how six super thrifty celebs get by.
Want Your Investments to Do Better? Stop Watching the News
If you want to be a better investor, consider stepping away from the market "news."