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Over the past few years, consumers have been increasingly aware of the importance of a credit score. It is a good idea to learn as much you can about this important number.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about checking your mortgage statement, and interestingly enough my family was recently confronted with an erroneous mortgage statement. This is
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we get you ready for the new Credit Card Act, share an awesome recipe for peanut butter power bars, and help you sh
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Advanced Grocery Deals: Catalinas
Have you mastered using coupons on regular grocery deals, taking advantage of clearance sales and buy-1-get-1 ofers? Then it's time to try some graduate-level deals: Catalinas.
5 Things You Need to Know About Credit Scores
Over the past few years, consumers have been increasingly aware of the importance of a credit score. It is a good idea to learn as much you can about this important number.
Countrywide tried to steal my parents' money - How you can avoid being a victim of mortgage servicing fraud
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about checking your mortgage statement, and interestingly enough my family was recently confronted with an erroneous mortgage statement. This is
5 Gifts You Can Get Through Bartering
From massages to car services, these five gifts are easy to barter for.
How to Use New Toys to Teach Kids About Money
For savvy parents looking to teach valuable lessons in frugality, opportunities abound — even in the toybox.
It takes a frugal spouse to make a frugal home
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
Using Money to Track Swine Flu
It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.
Ways to Make Extra Money: Share Your Tip to Win $10
Answer our Tuesday Trivia for a chance to win $10. Post in the comments, tweet your answer to @wisebread, or write a blog post to win 1 of 2 Amazon gift cards. (Then listen live t
The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
10 Things You're Paying Too Much for When You Travel (and How to Pay Less)
With all the hassles of travel, it's easy to get nickel and dimed. Look for these common overcharges and learn how to get the same service for less.
Best Money Tips: Small Habits That Steal Your Happiness
Today we found articles on small habits that steal your happiness, tips for saving money on groceries, and ways to get cheap or free vet care for your pet.
How to Deal with Recession Anxiety
These methods will help you to avoid participating in the recession and the fear mongering that prevail during such periods.
The Simple Way to Save Enough Money for Your Dream Goals
Stop dreaming about a house, a car, or a wonderful vacation. Make those big purchases real with this simple long-term savings strategy.
‘Tis The Season To Get A Speeding Ticket! Are You Next?
Yes, speeding tickets suck. And yes, they’re also a necessary deterrent; they come not just with fines and points on your license, but insurance rate hikes. This is also the time o
5 Ways Wrath Is Keeping You Poor
You might be deeply angry about something, but that kind of emotion is not doing your finances any good at all.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: 3 Ways to Prepare for the Card Act
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we get you ready for the new Credit Card Act, share an awesome recipe for peanut butter power bars, and help you sh
Throw a Swap Meet Party
Want to shop with your friends and neighbors without spending a dime? Throw a Swap Meet Party.
8 Frugal Living Skills I Wish My Parents Would Have Taught Me
Odds are, your parents may have fallen short teaching you how to live large for less. We all wish we heard these money lessons growing up.
5 After the Holidays Moves Your Credit Score Will Thank You For
If the holidays put a hurting on your budget, there's no need to panic. These post-December moves will keep your credit in tip-top shape.
Think the Housing Bubble Was Bad? Check Out These Other Crazy Investment Bubbles
In the 1600s, tulip trading nearly ruined Holland. Yup — tulips.