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Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
Are you experienced, workshop-educated, community-involved, and/or moderately-traveled and still working toward your bachelor’s degree? Write it down! You may be able to trade a no
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Best Money Tips: Spend Less on Eating In
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Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
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Better cars are not the answer
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Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
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Get Organized for Next December Now: Holiday Take-Down Tips
Don't just shove all those Christmas decorations in a box! Follow these savvy repacking tips to make for a merrier holiday next time around.
Know Something? Save Time And Tuition
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Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays: Highlights from Our Chat With Lauren Young
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Lauren Young on teaching kids about money during the holidays!
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How Frugal Is Coconut Oil, Really?
Coconut oil might be the most-hyped super versatile product for food and beauty ever, but can you really afford to use it everywhere?
It Broke? Check for a Recall
Recalls aren't just for toys. If something breaks, especially earlyish in the product's life, check it out and you may just get a free replacement.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Your Mortgage
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on your mortgage, ways to make extra money and keep your day job, and how to ace a group interview.
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January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Business Cards? (Special $100 Giveaway)
Tell us if you use business cards and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card or a set of die-cut business cards!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save at the Pump?
Tell us how you save at the pump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Best Hacks for Amazon and Amazon Prime
Today we found articles on the best Amazon hacks, ways to save money this year, and over 60 mostly-free ways to entertain yourself at home.