According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the negative savings rates of just a few yea
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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.
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Americans' savings rate up to almost 7% - who benefits?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the negative savings rates of just a few yea
12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
Permanent Home Swap: Solution to a Volatile Real Estate Market
Let’s say the real estate markets are down. You want or need to sell your home, but buyers won’t pay what it is worth (or even enough to leave you with a zero balance). And if you
7 Ways to Sleep Better in Fewer Hours
Feel great tomorrow morning by making your limited sleep hours as effective as possible with these great sleep hacks.
Forget Your Weaknesses and Build on Your Strengths to Find Success
Choosing the path of least resistance doesn't mean you're lazy; it means you're playing to your strengths. Here's why you should keep doing it.
The 5 Best Backpacks
You have things you need to carry at all times, and a painless way to do so. Get any of these five backpacks and your stuff will always be taken care of.
11 Dollar Store Buys That Are Almost Too Good to Believe
The dollar store has many hidden gems worth uncovering. They're almost too good to be true!
This Is How Donald Trump Builds Wealth (and You Can Too)
Donald Trump learned about the importance of cash flow the hard way. Read on to learn from his very expensive mistakes!
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
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.
25 Delicious and Easy One-Pot Meals
Between everything else during the week, who has time to cook dinner? You do with these tasty one-pot wonders!
2017 Tax Day Freebies and Discounts
Who knew Tax Day would be filled with freebies and discounts? You do now! Make April 18 a little more fun by hitting up some of these Tax Day offers.
Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl
I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home
Flashback Friday: 44 Sneaky Shopping Traps to Avoid
You've got your list, and you trust your willpower is strong. But then something shiny lures you in, and oh, it's on sale! Here's how to resist those sneaky shopping traps.
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From "Gilmore Girls"
Rory and Lorelai have taught us so much about love, family, and...money? Yep, money, too.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Turn Cheap "Choice" Steak into Gucci "Prime" Steak
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you the skills to turn cheap steak into a dreamy dinner, 10 tips for making a family room top-notch, and wh
Earn More Interest by Reducing Savings Friction
Sometimes friction is a good thing. Like when you can use it to save tons of money.
Why You Should Never Feel Guilty About Eating Ice Cream
Nobody really needs a reason to eat ice cream, but just in case, here are five — plus the science behind why you get brain freeze!
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Make Money While You Exercise
Today we found articles on easy ways to make money while exercising, unique side hustles to try, and tips to make the most of your used gadgets.
6 Ways Digital Nomads Can Save for Retirement
Digital nomads and perpetual travelers can use these simple tricks to save money for retirement — whatever their current address.