Wise Bread writer Sarah Winfrey had a blast when she went on NBC Nightly News to talk about her family's experience reducing credit card usage during the economic crunch.
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
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Wise Bread Blogger on the NBC News with Brian Williams
Wise Bread writer Sarah Winfrey had a blast when she went on NBC Nightly News to talk about her family's experience reducing credit card usage during the economic crunch.
Best Money Tips: Home Cooking Tips for Newbie Chefs
Today we found articles on home cooking tips for newbie chefs, easy ways to strengthen your bones, and tax misunderstandings that could cost you.
Wise Bread Reloaded: Watch These Adorable Puppy and Kitten Videos and Learn How to Care for Your Own, Frugally
Are these the cutest puppy and kitten videos you've ever seen? There's only one way to find out.
7 Financial Differences Between Millennials and the Next Generation
Generation Z is fast approaching adulthood. How, exactly, do these young adults differ from the millennials who precede them?
Negotiating a Lease with Your Potential New Landlord
Here are the fine points of negotiating for rental space, including a few opportunities a newer business owner might miss.
7 Personal Finance Tips for Animal Lovers
We love our pets — too much sometimes — and it can cost us plenty. Get smart about caring for Fido and keep him from tearing a hole in your budget.
This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
12 Genius Storage Solutions for Your Garage
Make enough room to actually park your car in your garage with this collection of simple, frugal, and clever garage storage ideas.
What Stuxnet Means for Small Business
Cybercrime in general and Stuxnet in specific presents clear financial threats to you and your business.
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5 Money Mistakes Couples Who Live Together Might Make After a Breakup
Breaking up is hard to do. When money is involved, it's even harder.
Social Security Is Not a Ponzi Scheme
Once again, people are comparing Social Security to a Ponzi scheme. That's a bogus comparison. Here's why.
Best Money Tips: How Not to Spend Money
Today we found some awesome articles on how not to spend money, extra money ideas for college students, and "free" things that aren't so free.
How to Stack Credit Card Rewards to Earn Even More
Earning credit card rewards is great, but being able to stack them and save big is even better.
When Good Food Goes Bad
Your wilted lettuce has a greater destiny than the trash. Here's a quick-fix recipe to the rescue!
How These 10 Winter Health Myths May Be Harming You
At this time of year, you're going to hear a lot of health advice. Some of it will not only be untrue, but can actually damage your health.
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Common Money-Saving Mistakes That Can Cost Big Bucks
Some common efforts to save actually result in wasting money. Think twice and avoid these common pitfalls.
Best Money Tips: Things to Do Before You Retire
Today we found some fantastic articles on things to do before you retire, questions to ask yourself before you buy something, and how to create a low-cost will.
Questions First-Time Homebuyers Should Ask: Highlights from Our Chat With Ilyce Glink
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Ilyce Glink on questions first-time homebuyers should ask!