What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
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Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
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The Bank Christmas Tree
What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
FSBO: How to Sell Your Home on Your Own
For Sale By Owner saves having to pay an agent's commission, but it will only work if you know what you are doing and plan ahead.
5 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Graduate
Congratulations, grad! After you stash your cap and gown, it's time to make these money moves ASAP.
15 Halloween Costumes for People Who Hate Dressing Up
If you think dressing up is a drag but still need a get up for a costume party, consider one of these low-effort, high-reward "costumes."
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.
Windows Phone 7 & XBox Live Gold Membership Giveaway From Wise Bread
Tell us how you "do more with less" for a chance to win a new Windows Phone 7 and Xbox Live Gold Membership.
8 Money Moves Students Should Make During a Gap Year
Malia Obama made gap years buzzworthy. Fellow students taking a year of self-exploration should make these money moves first.
9 Gifts to Give the Neighbor You Like
If strong fences make good neighbors, what do great gifts make? Give a couple of these this holiday season and find out!
A Frugal Resource: The Community College
One of my favorite frugal resources is the community college. Even though I’ve taken several classes at my local college, I’ve barely tapped into the depth of resources available n
9 Reasons Your IT Person Is a Super Hero
Every company has an IT person and that person is probably taken for granted. See why these pros are actually superheroes, saving you more than you know.
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes While Rebuilding Your Credit
It takes hard work to give your credit score a kick in the pants. Don't sabotage it with these five screw-ups.
Book review: Life Inc.
Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
The 5 Best Women’s Running Shoes
Keeping a steady pace while running isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these running shoes and your stride will always be strong.
The 5 Best Men’s Running Shoes
Keeping a steady pace while running isn't easy, but it can be. Just rock any of these men's running shoes and your stride will remain strong.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $100 or More a Month
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $100 or more a month, hacks that will change your life, and managing finances for young people.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
Find Love With These Fun and Cheap First Date Ideas
Forget dinner and a movie. A killer first date should be about the two of you, and the world you can explore — together.
5 Things Millennials Can Learn About Saving Money From Gen-X
Millennials may think they have it all down, but Gen X can impart some serious spending wisdom when it comes to shopping.
Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids
I love Halloween but hate paying high prices for kids' costumes. Over the years, I have managed to create a few costumes cheaply.
It's Time to Purchase Like It's 1999
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