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I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta
I ran across this idea in a book by some financial guru years ago. The book was packed with an odd mix of obvious and kooky ideas, of which this was one of the latter. For some r
A quick deal for you everyone. I'm not sure how bad or good your bowling is, but mine is rotten. I don't blame the balls, I blame myself for not doing it often enough. Oh,
You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
This is the first Wise Bread post that I've been afraid to write. I've thought about it many times, but haven't even gotten as far as making notes until today, when I
I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a rais
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Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Live Chemical-Free
Today we found some great articles on frugal ways to live chemical-free, simple strategies for storing and preparing food, and tips to burn belly fat fast.
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Envy is a mega-danger to your finances. The green-eyed monster can even ruin your investments.
Playing the Lottery Is a Bad Gamble
The recent Mega Millions jackpot serves as a reminder that as awesome as winning the lottery would be, you might be better off not buying a ticket.
How to Negotiate a Raise Out of the Blue
If you're going to ask for a raise out of the blue, don't come to the table unprepared. Here's how to play it smart.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money at Target
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Target, managing finances after college, and ways you may be hurting your credit.
Best Money Tips: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Something
Today we found some fantastic articles on questions to ask yourself before you buy something, selling on Craigslist, and food and vacation.
4 Questions to Ask Before Getting Trendy Beauty Treatments
Before you risk your money — and your health! — on a trendy new beauty treatment, there are some things you should consider.
5 Things to Never Keep in Your Wallet
Losing your wallet can cost you a lot more than your cash...especially if you keep these five things in it. Learn what to remove to protect yourself.
Spouses and Debt: Who's Really on the Hook for Those Bills?
Marriage is for better or for worse — even when it comes to credit card debt. Your spouse's unpaid debts may be affecting you, too.
Frugality: a tactic, but also a goal
I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta
9 Financial Mistakes You're Making at the Doctor's Office
If you keep making these money mistakes at the doctor's office, your wallet will really start feeling the pain.
A second emergency fund you never spend?
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A quick deal for you everyone. I'm not sure how bad or good your bowling is, but mine is rotten. I don't blame the balls, I blame myself for not doing it often enough. Oh,
The 5 Best Kitchen Mixing Spoons
If your current kitchen tools just aren't cutting it, quality kitchen mixing spoons are what you need. Try one of these while cooking your next meal.
Best Money Tips: Steps to Buying a House
Today we found some awesome articles on steps to buying a house, reasons you need a spending plan, and Black Friday myths exposed.
Finally, Frugal Rules
You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
Best asset allocation for your portfolio
This is the first Wise Bread post that I've been afraid to write. I've thought about it many times, but haven't even gotten as far as making notes until today, when I
8 Things to Carry That Could Help Someone in an Emergency
Just keeping a couple items in your purse or pocket could make you a superhero to someone in an emergency.
10 Frugal-but-Classy Appetizers
Delicious appetizers are part of what make parties awesome — and what can make them expensive, too. Keep costs down with these recipes.
Live like royalty on $20,000 a year
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