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A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
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What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations on Debts
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Reverse Mortgages: The Best Way to "Eat Your Home"?
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The "I Knew It!" Benefit of Expense Tracking
It's worth tracking your spending because it's the only way to learn where your money is going. But it's worth doing for another reason as well.
9 Ways to Maintain Motivation When the Going Gets Tough
Getting through a difficult time or task can be incredibly trying. Follow these tips to stay motivated and on-track to overcome whatever comes your way.
Orange Makes You Buy More (and Other Sneaky Store Smell Tricks)
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The stuff I try never to buy new
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Best Money Tips: How to Juice on a Budget
Today we found some awesome articles on how to juice on a budget, choosing productivity tools, and investing in real estate without speculating.
Don't Get Trapped by These Higher Education Scams
Too often higher education comes with empty promises and hefty bills. Learn to spot and avoid these money traps.
3 Ways to Travel Free (Or At Least Really Darned Cheap!)
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Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts
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Flashback Friday: The 60 Best Ways to Use Food Other Than Eating It
Eating food is the best, but what's even better is not wasting food that's about to go bad. Here are other ways to use food, other than eating it.
6 Financial Mistakes We Don't Make Anymore (and 2 We Still Do)
Once burned twice shy applies to personal finance, too. The Great Recession taught many of us to improve our financial ways, mostly for the better.
The Awesome Art of Getting Great Deals Online
This is a lovely guide to getting the most out of your consumer purchases on the Internet.
Is There Any Reason to Pay for a Landline Anymore?
Let's investigate if paying for a landline phone is still worth it.
9 Dollar Store DIY Projects to Try Out
Get your craft on for less with these fun and inexpensive projects for accessories, home decorations, and more.
12 Ways to Stay Grounded Even When Super Busy
Being busy is stressful enough, but all too often, stress begets stress. Stay calm and sane even when you're busy with these tips.
My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I