As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dust
Today we found some awesome articles on getting a job when you've been unemployed, transforming your home on a budget, and getting ready for vacation travel.
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. Bu
Layaway never completely disappeared from the retail landscape but it’s become more prominent with promotions by some national chains and locally-owned shops. Instead of paying for
Nothing vindicates a cynic by being proven right and coupons can often be used as a marketing tool for the old bait and switch. Overcome misgivings about coupons by going from coup
We as a nation are looking at finances in a way we might not have ever done in the past. Having to analyze our bills, pay close attention to our usual spending habits, and learn th
This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some
I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kin
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we find out if bees or sharks are more dangerous to you and your insurance policy, why good writing matters, and when
Alumni associations are doing everything they can to make things better for graduates of their college during this difficult time. Some of the savings are pretty substantial.
Today we found articles on smart ways to slash your food budget, steps to take to become a better investor, and savvy ways to save money at warehouse stores.
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The Best (Inexpensive) Souvenirs
As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dust
Best Money Tips: Getting a Job When You've Been Unemployed
Today we found some awesome articles on getting a job when you've been unemployed, transforming your home on a budget, and getting ready for vacation travel.
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Prefer to Work?
Tell us where you prefer to work and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What Is the Life Insurance Application Process?
What happens after you request a life insurance quote? Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the life insurance application process.
E*Trade Review: If a Talking Baby Can Do It, So Can You
E*Trade's wide selection of no-fee funds and ETFs make it a good choice for new and intermediate investors.
The Great Coupon Debate
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. Bu
The Lowdown On Layaway
Layaway never completely disappeared from the retail landscape but it’s become more prominent with promotions by some national chains and locally-owned shops. Instead of paying for
Best Money Tips: Tips to Keep Your Car's High Value
Today we found some awesome articles on tips to keep your car's high value, secret Starbucks savings tips, and making your nest egg last a lifetime.
Coupon Coups
Nothing vindicates a cynic by being proven right and coupons can often be used as a marketing tool for the old bait and switch. Overcome misgivings about coupons by going from coup
Focus Focus Fo....What Was I Saying?
We as a nation are looking at finances in a way we might not have ever done in the past. Having to analyze our bills, pay close attention to our usual spending habits, and learn th
Shrink Your Utility Bill by Plugging These Surprising Home Energy Leaks
Big utility bill sinking your budget? Make the planet and your wallet greener by plugging up these five surprising home energy leaks.
5 Reasons Why It's OK to Get a Tax Refund
For most of us, getting a refund is not only more convenient, but the smarter choice as well.
5 Things You’re Overpaying For on Your Vacation
Most people are wasting hundreds or even thousands of dollars on these common money traps. Are you?
New Income Based Federal Student Loans Repayment Plan - Can You Benefit?
This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some
Use the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Your Financial Opportunities
Stocks, bonds, insurance, retirement — where should you focus your limited personal finance resources? Use the 80/20 to find the solution.
How to Spend Less on Everything in 2014
Many of us probably resolved to "spend less" this year, but didn't give the "how" much thought. Here are five "how's" to get you started.
Are Most Businesses Going Green Just to Save Some Green?
I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kin
Best Money Tips: What's More Dangerous?
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we find out if bees or sharks are more dangerous to you and your insurance policy, why good writing matters, and when
It Pays to Be True to Your School: 5 Ways Your Alma Mater Can Save You Money
Alumni associations are doing everything they can to make things better for graduates of their college during this difficult time. Some of the savings are pretty substantial.
Best Money Tips: 50 Ways to Slash Your Food Budget
Today we found articles on smart ways to slash your food budget, steps to take to become a better investor, and savvy ways to save money at warehouse stores.