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As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how
One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn
It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold
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Take One More Thing Seriously
When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.
Best Money Tips: Stretch Your Dinner Dollars Further on Your Night Out
Today we found some stellar articles on stretching your dinner dollars further on your night out, ways to network and get educated, and how to work a student discount.
A Google employee perk we can all get free
I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal
Swipe envy
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Travel Planning With Class
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Best Money Tips: Lower the Cost of Raising a Child
Today we found some stellar articles on lowering the cost of raising a child, meal starters to keep in your kitchen, and financial tips for newlyweds.
8 Ways Valentine's Day Picks Your Pocket
On Valentine's Day, you want to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Just watch out for these common, Cupid-themed money traps.
You Don't Need a Retirement Plan — You Need a Financial Independence Plan
If planning for retirement is your primary financial goal, you may be doing it wrong.
Best Money Tips: Healthy Habits That Will Save You Money
Today we found some awesome articles on habits that will save you money, home improvement projects that will pay off big, and how much you should save each month.
Should You Budget Like You Diet?
"Budgeting" and "dieting" are our two toughest resolutions. The strategies that work with one just might work for the other.
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As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how
Make Your To-Do Lists More Effective With These 5 Simple Hacks
If your to-do list is long on tasks and short on check-marks, up the power of everybody's favorite productivity tool with a few simple tweaks.
4 Moves That Guarantee a Great Retirement
The number of Americans happy in retirement plummets each year. Avoid that fate and enjoy your golden years to the max.
6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
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Diva On A Budget - Living The Good Life When Your Fortune Isn't So Great
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Why Your Boss Should Let You Screw Around on the Internet
The next time your boss catches you reading Wise Bread, share a link to this post. Your "slacking" may actually add to the company's bottom line.
My Budget Challenge 2016: How to Live Frugally When You Have No Time
Sure, saving money takes time and effort. When it comes to living frugally, if you make the time, you'll find the money.
Your Guide to Getting a Job Right Out of College
Getting a job straight out of college may seem impossible, but if you take some smart steps early, you'll improve your odds of landing a gig.
Managing Your Short-Term Money
It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold