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Planwise is Giving Away Up to $1250 to Wise Bread Readers!

Don't miss your chance to win your share of up to $1250 in our Planwise Giveaway

Yes, You Still Need an Emergency Fund in Retirement

An emergency fund isn't just for the working world. You need to bring one into retirement, too.

7 Money Moves That’ll Protect You During the Next Recession

The Great Recession left our finances in the lurch. These money moves will protect you if we enter another one.

Simple Ways to Shop Around

Whether shopping for a wedding, the latest gadget, or a holiday gift, the Internet is your best friend in scoping deals. Save big with these tips.

Is Your Emergency Fund Big Enough to Keep You Afloat?

About 40% of Americans are unprepared for a sudden loss of income. Could your money handle the worst case scenario?

Cheap Condoms: Spread the Love, and Only the Love

Protect yourself and your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. Here's where to find condoms for next to nothing.

Ponder it: to budget or not to budget

Some of us need or want a budget, some of us don't. Here are some tips for deciding which category you're in. [more]

Great Ways to Generate Passive Income

Almost everyone dreams about being financially secure without having to work. Learn how passive income can help get you there.

Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Dining Out

Today we found some fantastic articles on alternatives to dining out, tech tools to spring clean your life, and improving your credit score.

Can't buy me love...but maybe I can buy happiness

Gretchen over at The Happiness Project claims that money can buy some forms of happiness. [more]

9 Ways to Travel Big on a Tiny Budget

World travel doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. You can see all the sites and still return home with money in your pocket.

Best Money Tips: How to Host a Yard Sale

Today we found some awesome articles on hosting a yard sale, shopping smarter for crafts, and frugal health and beauty tips.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Exercise Without Going to the Gym

Today we found some awesome articles on getting exercise without going to the gym, cheap London Olympic travel, and grocery items with a long shelf life.

Lovely Links from All Over the Web

Just when you thought we couldn’t get anymore love from other blogs, Wisebread is thrilled to be mentioned by some very kind folks from around the web. [more]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/10, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Having a Frugal Mother's Day! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Pay Down Debt and Get Cash Back With These 6 Services

Need to pay down debt faster? There's an app for that — well, kind of. Try one of these cash back services and pay down your debt that much faster.

Indie Holidays

Do you want every gift you give to be from the heart? Do you dream about ending the power of materialism? Is encouraging sustainable community on your list for next year? Do you

Last-Minute Giving

Here’s a gift idea that will help put you in the holiday spirit. It will not help you mark “done” on your gift list but may save a life. If you’re feeling well today, have mailed a

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/17 at 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $200 in Prizes!

Topic: Tax Refunds! Join our conversation with EARN and SaverLife for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #SaverLife to participate!

9 ways Star Wars can inspire you to save money.

Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep