A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
When you're tired or feeling blue it is easy to fall prey to emotional spending. Here's my six-point strategy for avoiding frivolous spending when you are at your most vulnerable.
You hear it all the time: A penny found here, is one you don't have to earn somewhere else. But with all the talks of skipping lattes to create huge financial gains down the road,
Some well known mainstays of Corporate America have decided not to wait for an official recovery but to sell the idea of it to you. Can we collectively as corporate citizens and co
With the exception of Christmas, Halloween is the most lucrative holiday for retailers. But as a frugal shopper, you can still be the star of the show next year, and you can spend
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Starting in 2010, the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program will be giving out free tickets to Disneyland or Disney World for those in the United States and Puerto Rico who voluntee
Today we found some stellar articles on getting job recruiters to come to you, how to get cheap life insurance, and creative ways to finance your wedding.
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez recently shared some fun uses for a couple of everyday household items on TV. Just in case you missed it live — here they are!
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.
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Today we found some awesome articles on essential steps to take before a job interview, reducing stress in your life, and making money for your monthly bills.
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A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
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When you're tired or feeling blue it is easy to fall prey to emotional spending. Here's my six-point strategy for avoiding frivolous spending when you are at your most vulnerable.
Your Web Presence Will Soon Be More Valuable Than Your Credit Rating
Soon it won't be enough to remove those compromising tweets and selfies. To succeed and prosper, you need to build an attractive online persona.
Ask the Readers: Is a Penny Saved Really a Penny Earned?
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Where to Find Cheap Training for a New Career
Max is feeling the crunch. With $21K still left to go, will she hit her budget goals and find a new job by December? Stay tuned!
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Halloween Is Over. Now, Go and Buy Your Costume.
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Best Money Tips: Things Successful People Do Right Before Bed
Today we found some amazing articles on things successful people do before bed, principles of a marriage without money fights, and ways to lower your tax bill.
Disney Offers Free Theme Park Passes for Volunteering in 2010
Starting in 2010, the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program will be giving out free tickets to Disneyland or Disney World for those in the United States and Puerto Rico who voluntee
Best Money Tips: Get Job Recruiters to Come to You
Today we found some stellar articles on getting job recruiters to come to you, how to get cheap life insurance, and creative ways to finance your wedding.
7 Clever Uses for Tea Bags and Hair Clips
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez recently shared some fun uses for a couple of everyday household items on TV. Just in case you missed it live — here they are!
7 Ways to Get Warm On the Cheap
Brrr . . . it's cold outside. If you're at all like me, there's not too much that's worse than being really and truly cold . . . except maybe paying the electric bills.
Social Media and Identity Theft in 2010
Would you walk into a dark alley that says "Check out this cool link and audio file around the corner with some nice dresses for ya too?" Probably not. Yet so many do the same exac
Review: Bluebird -- Women and the New Psychology of Happiness
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Best Money Tips: Essential Steps to Take Before a Job Interview
Today we found some awesome articles on essential steps to take before a job interview, reducing stress in your life, and making money for your monthly bills.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Turn Cheap "Choice" Steak into Gucci "Prime" Steak
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5 Great Retail Jobs for Working Parents
Looking to make some extra holiday cash? These retail jobs offer decent perks for folks with families.
Best Money Tips: 18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation
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5 Big Brands Making the World a Better Place
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5 Steps Toward Financial Independence
Although the process is mostly straightforward, it's always good to remember exactly what it takes to achieve financial independence.