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How many times do you click on a link to an article, video, image or anything else of interest and want to visit the homepage of that site? It happens to me all the time. Sometimes
With job loss on the rise and many people who can not afford medical insurance on their own, yet don't qualify for state or federal assistance, there are many who will skip medical
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 by summer, preparing for an enjoyable retirement, and money saving skills for your 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
Giving a gift that doesn't suck is not easy. Instead of focusing on the same old gift ideas, how about trying something that has the potential to change the person's life? It can b
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
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From Dumpster Diving to Garage Sales, Turning Trash Into Cash
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Why I Need to Find $31K This Year
Wise Bread writer Max Wong needs to find an extra $31,000 this year. She's up for the challenge, and we're along for the ride.
Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?
Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shap
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Low-Cost Hobbies?
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Easy Ways to Save on 7 Everyday Buys
Learn how to save money on your favorite things so that you can do more of what you love.
5 Places to Check out Medical Care for the Uninsured
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8 Reasons Frugal Families Love Boardgame Night
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10 Sneaky Vacation Costs That Add Up Quickly
You've booked your ticket. You've packed your bags. You're ready to go. But hang on … some hidden vacation costs are about to spoil your fun.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $1,000 by Summer
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 by summer, preparing for an enjoyable retirement, and money saving skills for your 20s, 30s, and 40s.
How to Brag About Yourself to Employers (Without Sounding Like a Jerk)
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Urgent: Check Your Withholdings
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
Gift-Giving Ideas That Can Change Lives
Giving a gift that doesn't suck is not easy. Instead of focusing on the same old gift ideas, how about trying something that has the potential to change the person's life? It can b
Book Review: The Trap
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,