In keeping with the warm and fuzzy feeling that Wisebread gives many of its writers and readers, I am taking a moment to give thanks to those that have linked to us over the past two weeks. [more]
Whether you're ready for holiday shopping or SO not, the season of giving is upon us. Before you hit the stores, check out our guide to keeping your finances safe.
I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a rais
I like to keep up with all the latest news and info. I'm a big fan of Digg, BBC news, NPR, CNN, all the usual suspects. I thought I was fairly well-versed on the places to get
A new study out today in PNAS confirms what we always suspected was true. The higher the price you pay for a product, the greater your subjective experience of pleasure in the prod
Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.
Play financial adviser and tell me how you would handle a deferred preschool tuition payment. Put it all on the credit card for a large cashback reward, or enjoy the opportunity to
Today we found some fantastic articles on finding the best prepaid plan, common missed fees you need to avoid, and dealing with difficult work personalities.
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Never go shopping unless you're armed with a cell phone.
"It seems like a great deal, but maybe it's cheaper somewhere else?" I've said those words a lot, maybe not out loud but certainly in my head. [more]
Best Money Tips: Having a Baby on a Budget
Today we found some great articles on having a baby on a budget, items you should buy new, and steps to get back on the right financial track.
Link-Love Makes the World Go 'Round
In keeping with the warm and fuzzy feeling that Wisebread gives many of its writers and readers, I am taking a moment to give thanks to those that have linked to us over the past two weeks. [more]
25 Tips for Smart (and Safe) Credit Card Use During the Holidays
Whether you're ready for holiday shopping or SO not, the season of giving is upon us. Before you hit the stores, check out our guide to keeping your finances safe.
Live like royalty on $20,000 a year
I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a rais
Best Money Tips: 30+ Ways Real People Make Extra Money
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! [more]
Best Money Tips: Actionable Ways to Save Money
Today we found some awesome articles on actionable ways to save money, getting ahead at work, and savvy tasks to do in December.
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I like to keep up with all the latest news and info. I'm a big fan of Digg, BBC news, NPR, CNN, all the usual suspects. I thought I was fairly well-versed on the places to get
Marketing Messes With Your Head
A new study out today in PNAS confirms what we always suspected was true. The higher the price you pay for a product, the greater your subjective experience of pleasure in the prod
Caregiving: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on caregiving.
How to Bounce Back From Your Holiday Splurge
You might be dreading your next credit card bill, but don't worry — you can bounce back from a holiday spending splurge.
Market Clones: How to Pay Drastically Less for Pricey Products
Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/9, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
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What Would You Do: Pay Now or Pay Later?
Play financial adviser and tell me how you would handle a deferred preschool tuition payment. Put it all on the credit card for a large cashback reward, or enjoy the opportunity to
Win $50 in our Deals OOPS Giveaway
OOPS. In our Deals Holiday Giveaway post yesterday, we forgot one very important thing in our Deals Survey: an email field.
Best Money Tips: Find the Best Prepaid Plan
Today we found some fantastic articles on finding the best prepaid plan, common missed fees you need to avoid, and dealing with difficult work personalities.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Relax?
Tell us about what you do to relax and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Wine
Today we found some great articles on ways to save on wine, career strategies of high earners, and things you can do to live a happier life.
The Costa Rica Heist (Remix) A case for T.I.
The moral of the story: Getting travel insurance doesn't hurt. Cliff Notes Are in Italics.
Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.