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Do you need a kick in the pants to get you saving for retirement? Do you need someone to wave their arms and run around screaming that your whole future is at risk, in order to mo
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
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Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took o
Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shap
Dropping your cable subscription and switching to content streamers like Hulu and Netflix is complicated. Or is it? Cutting the cord has never been easier.
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Best Money Tips: Financial Moves for Your 20s
Today we found financial moves to make in your 20s, smart ways to use salt, and Craigslist tips that’ll improve your finances.
Getting Around the Guidebook: Techniques for Researching your Trip Without Spending a Fortune
If you are planning a big trip with multiple countries on the itinerary, purchasing a
Best Money Tips: Cut Your Electricity Bill
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to cut your electricity bill, entertaining yourself for free or cheap, and ovecoming your financial fears.
16 Ways to Kick-Start Frugality
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Stabilize Your Portfolio With These 5 Bond Funds
Bonds don't promise thrilling growth, and that's a plus. Consider adding these five funds to your nest egg for balance — and some tax advantages.
Book review: Cash-Rich Retirement
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Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
Best Money Tips: Cheapest Cities for Retirees
Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.
Is Social Security Just A Grand Ponzi Scheme?
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The 5 Best Humidifiers
Keeping your sinuses clear in the dead of winter isn't simple, but it can be. Just use any of these humidifiers and you'll breathe easy.
Ask the Readers: What's the Worst Money Mistake You've Ever Made?
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Need a Cheap Cool Dessert? Make Your Own Shaved Ice!
Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took o
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Why I Need to Find $31K This Year
Wise Bread writer Max Wong needs to find an extra $31,000 this year. She's up for the challenge, and we're along for the ride.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
Tell us how you have a frugal Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?
Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shap
How to Prevent a Windfall Money Mistake
Whether the cash comes from the lottery, an inheritance, or a tax refund, planning a windfall strategy now can prevent money mistakes later.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Been Audited by the IRS?
Tell us whether you have ever been audited by the IRS and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Finances Before Retirement
Make the transition to retirement a little easier by taking care of few personal finance tasks before your income shrinks.
How to Get Netflix and Hulu to Play on Your TV
Dropping your cable subscription and switching to content streamers like Hulu and Netflix is complicated. Or is it? Cutting the cord has never been easier.