My goal has always been to work for ten years and then have enough financial freedom to do whatever I want to do. Whenever I tell people this they seem to be rather incredulous an
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When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that
My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost
Today, we share which companies offer the best benefits for part-time employees, how to use cloves for your health and home, and ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
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My goal has always been to work for ten years and then have enough financial freedom to do whatever I want to do. Whenever I tell people this they seem to be rather incredulous an
Ask The Readers: How Do You Buy Music?
Tell us how you buy music and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?
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5 Financial Steps to Take After Graduating From College
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On Choosing and Defending Your Luxuries
How do you defend your luxuries? Easy: You defend them to yourself, not to some other guy.
The 5 Best Shampoos for Colored Hair
Keeping your colored hair shiny and rich isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos for color-treated hair and your color will last and last.
The 5 Best Apps for Busy Working Parents
Wise Bread Executive Editor Janet Alvarez shared five great apps for parents on today's Good Morning Washington show. If you missed the broadcast, here they are!
Can You Save Money by Renting Textbooks?
When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that
Beyond Tuition: Helping Out With College Expenses
My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost
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8 Ways to Buy Organic and Still Be Frugal
Organic food and produce usually comes at a premium, but with some smart shopping, you don't have to spend your whole paycheck to get it.
19 Things to Take Off Mom’s To-Do List
It's Mother’s Day. Forget breakfast in bed. Instead, take some things off of mom’s ever-growing, never-ending to-do list.
How to Save $26,000 in 5 Years or Less
Think you can't save money and get ahead? Learn how a few simple changes to your daily spending can become a HUGE pile of money.
Best Money Tips: Part-Time Jobs With the Best Benefits
Today, we share which companies offer the best benefits for part-time employees, how to use cloves for your health and home, and ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
5 Tips for Scoring a Frequent-Flyer Rewards Flight
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.