Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week's posts share why being nice saves you money, how to save on dining out, how much to put into your retirement savings,
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I’m all for the arts. I try to encourage my kids to express themselves: I hang all their “masterpieces” on the fridge, I listen to their kazoo solos, and I even let them play with
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
Getting out of credit card debt, paying off all student loans, and paying off their mortgage in full ASAP is the #1 goal of almost every personal finance blogger on the Wise Bread
During the Christmas break my husband and I went to dinner with some of his friends from high school. One couple we spoke with told us that they are trying to save money for a dow
Today we found helpful articles on what you can expect from this year’s Memorial Day sales, items you should never buy new, and ways to use up “old” food.
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Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends buying life insurance if someone you love would be in financial trouble if you weren't around.
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Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget
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The High Cost of Music
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Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Money Quickly
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6 Reasons You Should Still Go to the Bank
Sure, many of us manage our money online or on our smartphones these days, but it's still smart to pop into your local bank once-in-awhile.
Why I Didn't Pay My Mortgage Off In Full
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Best Money Tips: A Pocket-Sized Guide to Financial Success
Today we found some fantastic articles on a pocket-sized guide to financial succses, negotiating deals, and sneaky ways to save on rent.
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Your interview went aces and you were already planning your commute to your new gig — then nothing. Redirect that rejection to something better.
3 Reasons Not to Invest Now
Sure, investing is a smart move. But before you decide to invest, you need to decide if it's the right time for you.
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Best Money Tips: What to Expect at Memorial Day Sales
Today we found helpful articles on what you can expect from this year’s Memorial Day sales, items you should never buy new, and ways to use up “old” food.