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Every December for the last five years Money Talks News has hooked up with David Wyss, the chief economist for giant research firm Standard & Poors. We sit him down in a studio and
Like the majority of Americans, I try to make the most of my health-care dollar. If you are also comfortable with a keyboard, consulting an on-line doctor may be a great option.
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We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
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Student Loan Debt in Collections? Try These 5 Steps
The student loan default rate is rising. If you ever find yourself falling behind, here's how to catch up.
4 Dumb Ways You Are Wasting Money Online
Online marketers are skilled at parting you from your money. Beware of these four marketing tricks — and learn how to defend your wallet from them.
Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design
Finding new ways to make some extra cash are a dime a dozen. But how many of them are interesting and teach you something useful at the same time? Here is one way to make some extr
2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Who's Smarter?
Every December for the last five years Money Talks News has hooked up with David Wyss, the chief economist for giant research firm Standard & Poors. We sit him down in a studio and
5 Holiday Gigs That Are Perfect for Introverts
You could get a seasonal job at a busy store — but that would mean interacting with other people. Seek one of these gigs for lone wolves, instead.
The Online Doctor : A Good Use of Your Health Care Dollar?
Like the majority of Americans, I try to make the most of my health-care dollar. If you are also comfortable with a keyboard, consulting an on-line doctor may be a great option.
10 Incredible-but-True Facts About Eating Fruits and Vegetables
Tomatoes AREN'T a fruit (at least in America), and carrots don't help your eyes. Wait, what? Learn more about these and other surprising produce facts!
10 Tips to Save You from an ATM Skimmer
If you don’t yet know the term “skimmer,” put it in your vocabulary. Here are ways to avoid ATM skimmers.
Best Money Tips: 10 Things That Are Cheaper After Christmas
Today we found articles on things that are cheaper after Christmas, surprising uses for shampoo, and what to look for in an Airbnb listing.
Book Review: Confronting Collapse
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
Best Money Tips: Free Things You Can Do This Summer
Today we found some awesome articles on free things you can do this summer, saving money at home, and managing your fear of money.
Adjusting Financial Attitudes: Lessons for Parents and their Children
Best Money Tips: Easy, Frugal Ways to Be Kind to Yourself
Today we found articles on easy ways to be kind to yourself, the best time to order roses for Valentine’s Day, and ways to make money during the Super Bowl.
5 Money Lessons From the Third World
My family moved to Papua New Guinea, and the money lessons we've received have been important, surprising, and priceless.
Can I Write It Off as Charity?
Charitable donations are always good. But, that doesn't mean they're always tax-deductible. Here's what to look for.
6 Things That Seem Like Splurges But Are Actually Savvy Buys
Sometimes spending more for "wasteful" products or services turns out to be the best value — in dollars and sense.
Best Money Tips: 7 Vacation Rental Tips for Every Traveler
Today we found articles on vacation rental tips, financial habits that build wealth, and ways to get through your emails faster.
Best Money Tips: Frugal People Need These Things in Their Wallet
Today we found articles on things every frugal person needs in their wallet, ways to save on your next restaurant meal, and things you should never throw away.
20 Ways Amazon's Alexa Can Make Your Life Easier
Amazon's Alexa can do a whole lot more than spout off fun facts — she can actually make your life easier!
People Are Still Spending Too Much on Their Weddings
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white, and about to enter a life of debt because she spent way too much on her wedding.