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Best Money Tips: Spend Less on Eating In

Today we found some awesome articles on spending less on eating in, cheap ways to beat stress, and things wealthy people do differently.

Credit squeeze (formerly know as a panic)

There used to be a particular financial event called a panic. [more]

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money at the Airport

Today we found some great articles on saving money at the airport, changing habits, and DIY color-catching laundry sheets.

The Student Who Created a PR Nightmare Via Wikipedia

Virgil Griffith created a program called Wikipedia Scanner that lets you know who has been editing articles on Wikipedia and what they've been removing.

Silly Sounding, but Simple: Use Your Stuff

It's such a simple idea, but one that has taken me years to really learn — to get the most enjoyment out of the things you have, use them.

7 Ways to Get the Best Deals on Groupon

Before grabbing that Groupon, do some homework. With just a little effort, you can turn a good deal into a great one.

Best Money Tips: Black Friday Predictions to Help You Shop

Today we found some great articles on deals to expect this Black Friday, top-notch career advice, and what you need to know about mobile payment apps and identity theft.

Give Household Products New Use: Clever Cleaning Tips From the Motherland

Out of all the famous shows to come out of the UK, who would have thought my favorite would star two nanny-like figures clad with rubber gloves? But as a girl who moves around from

9 Fall Groceries to Add to Your List ASAP

The autumn season brings flavorful pantry staples to produce bins. Be sure to add them to your shopping list for delicious savings.

Best Money Tips: Save Money on Amazon

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money on Amazon, cashing in on creativity, and saving money today.

Better cars are not the answer

Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre

One-time encounters or long-term relationships: when negotiating strategies should differ

For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h

The Quiet Millionaire: Part 3 - Money for Now, Money for Later

You've figured out how to have positive cash flow (aka spend less than you earn) for now; but will you have enough money for later? Funding for future requirements, such as

From Beanie Babies to Baubles: 5 Unconventional Investments

If you're savvy, your unconventional investment can produce an outsize return. But be wary — these also come with a lot of risks.

Black Friday...black in more ways than one

Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before

I'm Fleeing The Country For Healthcare!

It’s all the buzz lately as healthcare costs rise, and especially after Michael Moore’s SICKO caught the attention of the masses. Those of us not living in places where everyone

How Much Should You Invest?

Knowing how much you should invest can be a very difficult (and very personal) question. Read this overview of your options to help you decide.

Cross your fingers and hope you’re not caught by Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year.

If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite

Know Something? Save Time And Tuition

Are you experienced, workshop-educated, community-involved, and/or moderately-traveled and still working toward your bachelor’s degree? Write it down! You may be able to trade a no

11 Holiday Pet Dangers to Avoid

Keep your pets safe and jolly this holiday season by avoiding some common household dangers.