A quick 'deal of the day' for you, and it's a great one. When my wife and I were expecting out first child we read "What To Expect When You're Expecting" from cover to cover. When
Low interest rates generally lead to inflation, which is bad for everybody. But if inflation were really low, then low interest rates would tend to follow, and in that situation,
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
Heat-of-the-moment emotional responses aren't usually the best. The next time you're tempted to lash out, try these tricks to stay calm and in control.
Sure, you could call a company's customer service line in times of trouble. I've done it in the past with excellent results. I've also run into the occasional “I don't care.” Th
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month
Stephen Leeb's new book makes that case that we're running into resource limits on every front--energy, metals, water--and that this problem is going to affect everything we do. T
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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The Financial Perks of Being in Your 20s
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A quick 'deal of the day' for you, and it's a great one. When my wife and I were expecting out first child we read "What To Expect When You're Expecting" from cover to cover. When
How low interest rates might save the world
Low interest rates generally lead to inflation, which is bad for everybody. But if inflation were really low, then low interest rates would tend to follow, and in that situation,
My 5 Favorite Budget Summer Destinations for 2018
I've spent a lot of time traveling the world, but these five affordable destinations are my favorites.
This Is How Much Our Tech Necessities Would've Cost in the '80s
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Autumn Shopping: 5 Things to Buy in Fall
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13 DIY Halloween Costumes for Your Pets
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The stuff I try never to buy new
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6 Ways to Manage Powerful Emotions
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Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite App Idea?
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Thrifting the Perfect Designer Wardrobe
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Want a Company to Hear You? Talk to Their “People.”
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Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
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Book review: Game Over
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How to Embrace Failure, Keep Going, and Win
Whether your goals are lofty or low, chances are you won't reach them without failing — frequently. Get up, learn for next time, and keep going.
How I Use Skype to Keep in Touch With Friends and Family
I talk to friends and family around the world for pennies. Find out how you can do the same!
6 Ways to Use Google Alerts to Save Money
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My best posts that got no attention
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