Everybody knows that retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs offer great tax advantages (and once upon a time--and maybe again someday--a corporate match). But people who have p
Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
We want to hear your thoughts on food storage. Do you do it for emergency insurance? Do you have it only as a result of amazing CVS deals gone wild? Is it something you feel is imp
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we're offering encouragement for those around you with no job, a better way to buy used online, and 10 ways you can a
Dry cleaning may seem like a necessary evil but it can also be costing you more than you know. Learn why dry cleaning costs are so high and how you can stop letting this service ta
With slimmer pickings in the housing market, bidding wars abound. Don't let your dream home get swept out from under you with these negotiation tricks.
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Today we found some stellar articles on stacking the deck for a better life, how retirees can avoid going broke, and ways to save on car repairs.
These 8 Everyday Buys Will Be Cheaper This Summer
While rising temps can also lead to rising costs of everyday items, these eight things will actually be cheaper this summer. Stock up!
Don't Miss Out on This Easy Way to Pay for Child Care
Child care is expensive. Ease the burden by making use of one of your employer's tax-advantaged perks.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December
It's almost impossible to NOT shop in December. Keep your holiday cheer level high by shopping wisely.
Best Money Tips: Money Moves to Make Before 2014
Today we found some great articles on money moves to make before 2014, holiday traditions to avoid, and profiting from broken electronics.
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Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
Does A Dollar Buy What it Did a Year Ago? (Answer to win $10)
Does a dollar buy the same things it did a year ago? Share your experiences to be entered to win $10 in our Trivia Tuesday giveaway!
4 Surprising Things Lenders Check Besides Your Credit Score
It's no secret your credit score is important. But when it comes to getting a home loan, it's not the only determining factor.
Ask the Readers: Are You Saving Up for an Emergency?
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Maximize Savings at Costco
Today we found some amazing articles on maximizing your savings at Costco, smart ways to cut your electricity bill, and how to become a millionaire.
7 Easy Ways to Automate Your Savings
One of the best ways to force yourself to save money is to make the act of saving automatic. Learn how you can do it with these seven easy techniques.
Best Money Tips: Ideas to Make Money on the Weekend
Today we found some fantastic articles on ideas to make money on the weekend, tactics to avoid wasting food, and money-saving tax tips for parents.
Best Money TIps: How You Can Help the Unemployed Today
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we're offering encouragement for those around you with no job, a better way to buy used online, and 10 ways you can a
Dry Cleaning: Hazard to Your Wallet (and Maybe Your Health)
Dry cleaning may seem like a necessary evil but it can also be costing you more than you know. Learn why dry cleaning costs are so high and how you can stop letting this service ta
Best Money Tips: How to Get Promoted
Today we found some amazing articles on how to get promoted, saving $10 a day, and teaching your kids the value of money.
5 Negotiation Tricks That’ll Win a Home Bidding War
With slimmer pickings in the housing market, bidding wars abound. Don't let your dream home get swept out from under you with these negotiation tricks.
5 Simple Ways to Save on Thanksgiving
Saving on Thanksgiving is simple...if you plan ahead.
Will You Ever Be Able to Retire?
A real retirement seems to be moving further from reach. Bring it closer with good planning and realistic expectations.
3 Reasons Why You're Still in Debt
Avoiding — and climbing out of — debt is pretty simple. But that doesn't mean it's easy. Learn why you're still in debt — and how to get out of it.