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Financial Independence Is More Than Just a Number
You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
The End of the 4% Rule?
There's a rule of thumb that's pretty well known to retirement planners: the 4% rule. That rule is starting to look kind of iffy.
How an Expensive Wardrobe Saves You Money
Sure, an expensive suit costs more upfront, but over time it pays its wearer back in dollars saved — and possibly in dollars earned.
Just Saving More Is Not the Answer
Whenever I write about calculating how much money you need to retire, some people disagree strongly with the whole idea that there is such a figure. One told me, "The only correct
Read "AgeProof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip" to Live Your Best Life
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U.S. Banks and the Tokyo Drift
A nation reeling from popped real estate and financial collapse mopes through a recession, its president urging calm. Just what country are we talking about?
November 11: The Last Free National Park Day of the Year
Plan a final outdoor adventure for 2011, and discover how to get free entrance to parks year-round.
6 Mistakes Parents of Teen Drivers Make
Is your teen about to hit the open road? Beware these common parenting mistakes.
Change Your Life with Storytelling
Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.
Best Money Tips: Steps to Grocery Savings Without Double Coupons
Today we found some fantastic articles on grocery savings without double coupons, things that annoy hiring managers, and coming to grips with paying your rent on time.
8 Powerful Brain Hacks You Can Do in Under 2 Minutes
Your brain is a powerful tool! Make sure you're using its power for good.
10 Quick Ways to Become More Hygienic
Guess what? Good hygiene means good health as well as good cleanliness. Clean up your act, inside and out.
Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save in September
Today we found some amazing articles on ways for families to save in September, financial steps to a rich life, and turning financial disaster into financial independence.
Are You a Hothead? 10 Things Patient People Never Say
Sometimes even the best of us lose our cool. If you find yourself belting out any of these phrases frequently — you may need to tone it down.
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Wise Bread's Best and Worst Financial Decisions in 2010
Some of us took risks. Some of us played it safe. Read about our writers' great (and terrible) 2010 financial decisions, and what they learned from them.
7 Super Splurges of the Rich and Famous
Celebrities understandably have lots of money to spend, but these pricey purchases are difficult to comprehend.