It takes more than $1.40 to buy one euro today. It cost less than $1 as recently as late 2002. A Canadian dollar is worth just about exactly a US dollar--a parity not seen since
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The sinking dollar
It takes more than $1.40 to buy one euro today. It cost less than $1 as recently as late 2002. A Canadian dollar is worth just about exactly a US dollar--a parity not seen since
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A second emergency fund you never spend?
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Best Money Tips: Traveling When You Have No Money
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Best asset allocation for your portfolio
This is the first Wise Bread post that I've been afraid to write. I've thought about it many times, but haven't even gotten as far as making notes until today, when I
How to Have a Perfect No-Spend Weekend!
Whether you want to get out of debt faster, save up a little last-minute scratch, or just to have free fun, follow these tips for a no-spend weekend.
10 Frugal-but-Classy Appetizers
Delicious appetizers are part of what make parties awesome — and what can make them expensive, too. Keep costs down with these recipes.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Cut Hair Care Costs
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13 Holiday-Season Costs Everyone Always Forgets About
You're rocking your holiday budget, when suddenly… one of these easy-to-forget holiday costs pops up. Don't overlook these budget-busters.
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Highlights from Our Chat With Andrea Woroch
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Andrea Woroch on last-minute holiday shopping!
Book review: In Defense of Food
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Hostels vs Hotels: Choosing the Perfect Place to Stay Within your Budget
Most people think that the frugal way to travel is to stay in hostels. However there are a number of scenarios where that may not be the case. Read on for some tips on how to
Stock These 20 Frugal Foods for Tough Financial Times
Whether you're trimming your grocery budget or your grocery budget is trimming you, these cheap eats will see you through lean times.
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Flashback Friday: Wise Bread's 88 Best Food Hacks Ever
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Should You Move to a New City to Reduce Lifestyle Costs?
If high housing costs seem scary in your dream city, consider this — the lifestyle change may be worth the move!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Give to Charity?
Tell us how you give to charity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Will You Buy a Halloween Costume this Year?
Tell us if you will buy a Halloween costume this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Flashback Friday: 119 Amazing Meals You Can Make From a Can
Canned food is cheap, but it's not always delicious. Try some of our best recipes for your pantry clutter, and you'll see — great food can come from a can.
Tips For Starting (Or Jumpstarting) Your Exercise Regimen
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