You can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month
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There are plenty of reasons to consider taking a personal loan. But before you do, you need to consider some important factors.
Grocery Shopping for the Cheap and Lazy
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Holiday Gifts?
Tell us how you save money on holiday gifts and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Pay Yourself First: What It Means, and How to Do It
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Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
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10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet
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Dust off those ill-fitting clothes taking up space in your closet and give them a new purpose!
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You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
SpringCoin to Pay Off $500 Debt for One Lucky Wise Bread Reader
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How to Start Investing With Just $100
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The Meaning of Milk Label Colors
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?
Tell us how you host a summer part on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are You Withholding the Right Amount of Taxes from Your Paycheck?
Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
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4 Things You Need to Know About Gift Tax
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Valentine's Day?
Tell us how you save money on Valentine's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month