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The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
Wise Bread writer Sarah Winfrey had a blast when she went on NBC Nightly News to talk about her family's experience reducing credit card usage during the economic crunch.
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
If you're feeling ho-hum about saving while interest rates hover around 1%, discover why current interest rates don’t dictate your average return over time.
Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer.
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Today we found items you shouldn’t buy until after Christmas, party appetizers you can make for under $5, and what 20-somethings should invest their time in.
At first glance, a product looks great and inspires your confidence with its marketing blurbs and dozens of favorable user reviews. But criticism and complaints point to deeper pro
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Best Money Tips: Save Money on Gas
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money on gas, how keeping a budget can improve your finances, and creating a will.
Best Money Tips: Free (and Almost Free) Spring Family Fun
Today we found some fantastic articles on spring family fun, ways to spring-clean your budget, and reducing your income taxes.
Ask the Readers: Do You Read Personal Finance Books?
Tell us about the personal finance books you read and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: How to Get Bigger Checks From Social Security
Today we found articles on ways to get bigger checks from Social Security, cheats for waking yourself up during the week, and how to avoid leaving money on the table.
Ask the Readers: Will You Shop Back-to-School Sales?
Tell us whether you shop back-to-school sales and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Recent Splurge?
Tell us about your most recent splurge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Frugality goes international
The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way
Recession Journal VI: It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Any Questions?
The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?
Wise Bread Blogger on the NBC News with Brian Williams
Wise Bread writer Sarah Winfrey had a blast when she went on NBC Nightly News to talk about her family's experience reducing credit card usage during the economic crunch.
Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
How to Earn a Good Interest Rate in a Low-Rate Environment
If you're feeling ho-hum about saving while interest rates hover around 1%, discover why current interest rates don’t dictate your average return over time.
Flower Power - A Guide to Frugal Valentine's Flowers
Flowers can be a huge expense on Valentine's Day. Spend wisely on these frugal blooms instead!
The seven deadly sins of consumerism (and the frugal redemption).
Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer. (By the way, I know I’m a movie buff when I can reference two of the greatest films ever made in one blog headline. [more]
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Today we found items you shouldn’t buy until after Christmas, party appetizers you can make for under $5, and what 20-somethings should invest their time in.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Holiday Shopping Budget?
Tell us if you have a holiday shopping budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Who Taught You The Most About Personal Finance?
Tell us who taught you the most about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress?
Tell us your tips for reducing holiday stress and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
New Mac minis: Beware small gains at a big price!
Are you interested in a new Mac mini? Read this first: be informed about which upgrades don't make sense and what to do about it.
Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam: why doesn't 4 stars tell the full story?
At first glance, a product looks great and inspires your confidence with its marketing blurbs and dozens of favorable user reviews. But criticism and complaints point to deeper pro
The 2-Pronged Strategy for Postrecession Success
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