The economy is way short of full employment, so naturally, consumer spending is down. Sooner or later employment, I think, will return to normal levels. Consumer spending will re
Your library's online portal is filled with valuable resources that could save time and money. Free car repair manuals, do-it-yourself roof repair guides and language lessons are a
While we’ve been pondering shorter vacations, staycations, and the like, there is nothing like the great American road trip to feel truly connected to this great land of ours. It d
The benefits of good credit — reduced interest paid on purchases — can add up to many thousands of dollars. Learn how to start improving your credit today.
Everyone is writing a book these days (even a few personal finance blogs we know.. *ahem*). If you could, what would you call it? What would you cover? Answer for your chance to
When it comes time for you to think about getting your seasonal flu shot, there are a few ways to go about getting one – each one with a different price tag. Before you run out and
What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one?
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38 Ways to Save Money Without Trying (Much)
A penny saved is a penny earned. Do it over and over and over again and you're talking some serious saving!
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Best Money Tips: Tax Audit Flags
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Don't Ignore These 4 Things Before Refinancing Your Student Loans
If you're overwhelmed with student loan debt, refinancing might be tempting. Before you make that call, make sure you understand the fine print.
Best Money Tips: Tailgating for Newbies
Today we found articles on tailgating for newbies, deals you should and shouldn’t pass up at Trader Joe’s, and how to construct a frugal meal.
How Much Does a Flu Shot Cost?
When it comes time for you to think about getting your seasonal flu shot, there are a few ways to go about getting one – each one with a different price tag. Before you run out and
The Surprisingly Easy Way to Change Your Habits and Your Life
Replacing bad habits with good ones is easier than you'd think. Here's how a Wise Bread writer turned a social media habit into a family time habit.
Best Money Tips: Tricks To Make Your Brain Do What You Want
Today we found some stellar articles on tricks to make your brain do what you want, taking a mental health day, and federal income tax brackets.
Ask the Readers: Do Gift Cards Make a Good Gift?
What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one?
Financial Fire Drills: Highlights from Our Chat With Donna Freedman
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Donna Freedman on financial fire drills!
8 Surprising Life and Money Lessons from Will Ferrell Movies
Will Ferrell may be an unlikely source of money and life lessons, but his films often turn on key personal finance concepts. Shake and bake!
The 5 Best Robotic Vacuums
A robotic vacuum can be a great way to keep your floors clean without any effort. Here are our picks for the five best!