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Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and w
That’s part of a quote from a great Martin Scorcese movie – The Color Of Money. Certainly not in my top 10, it has Tom Cruise in it after all, but it had some sparkling dialogue fr
Introducing Hulu.com, a joint effort of Fox and NBC that aims to be the one stop hub of all free and legal online television. Today I took it for a spin. Read on for my experienc
Navigating health insurance can be intimidating — and expensive. But with a few simple steps, you really can get the healthcare you need without overspending.
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
Neither dog nor handler enjoys the walk when there's too much pulling. The Easy Walk Harness uses clever design and dog psychology for a relaxing stroll.
In this day and age of the internet, free Google 411 and a host of other paperless directory services, what use do the big, fat phone directories serve? I don’t know about you, but
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On Problems and Opportunities
People who say, "It's not a problem; it's an opportunity" might be jerks. But they might also have a good point.
10 Pointless Fees That Are Sabotaging Your Budget
Just because you have been paying that fee doesn't mean you need to keep on paying it.
6 Reasons Your Coworkers Think You're a Slacker
If you've been slacking, your co-workers have probably noticed. Are you guilty of any of these slack-tastic tells?
Best Money Tips: The Downsides to Early Retirement
Today we found articles on the downsides to early retirement, clever Alexa commands you will use over and over again, and creative ways to save money this summer.
10 Financial Frights to Avoid
This is a lighthearted (yet serious) look at some of the financial pitfalls we may find ourselves in if we're not careful.
Miser v. Stunna: A Case Study
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The 7 Best Conversation Starters
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How to Create a Financial 5 Year Plan
To improve your financial future, you must first decide on your financial goals and then create a plan to reach them. Here's how to do both.
“If you've got an area of excellence…rich can be arranged.”
That’s part of a quote from a great Martin Scorcese movie – The Color Of Money. Certainly not in my top 10, it has Tom Cruise in it after all, but it had some sparkling dialogue fr
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More Free Television Online - Hulu.com - UPDATE: Invites Available for Wise Bread Readers!
Introducing Hulu.com, a joint effort of Fox and NBC that aims to be the one stop hub of all free and legal online television. Today I took it for a spin. Read on for my experienc
Ask the Readers: How Do You Get Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff?
Tell us how you get rid of your unwanted stuff and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Simple Ways to Get the Healthcare You Need Without Overspending
Navigating health insurance can be intimidating — and expensive. But with a few simple steps, you really can get the healthcare you need without overspending.
The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
No Pulling! Dogs Walk Easy With the Easy Walk Harness
Neither dog nor handler enjoys the walk when there's too much pulling. The Easy Walk Harness uses clever design and dog psychology for a relaxing stroll.
Opt-out of the wasteful $26 billion phone directory industry
In this day and age of the internet, free Google 411 and a host of other paperless directory services, what use do the big, fat phone directories serve? I don’t know about you, but
How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career
Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.
6 Ways to Score a Last-Minute Coupon
No more paying full-price because you couldn't find a coupon. Think outside the box and find the coupons you deserve.
Ask the Readers: How Will You Prep Your Home for Winter?
Tell us how you'll prep your home for winter and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Stuff We Love: Go Scootababy for an Easy, Comfortable Baby Carrier
You can count on Scootababy to be versatile, comfortable, and durable — basically, perfect for any baby-carrying parent.