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So, I was bummed to hear that this year, the "sorry you were cheated initially when we taxed you too much" refund that we get back is for long distance telephone service. [more]
Last week, I closed a no-maintenance-fee account because I was charged a hefty you-haven’t-deposited-any-money-lately fee a/k/a dormant account fee. [more]
I don't like to see good stores close. Especially an Aladdin's cave like The Discovery Store, which offers great educational toys and videos and is just a pleasure to walk around on a Saturday afternoon.
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Wise Bread bloggers share green resolutions for the upcoming year, beginning on October 15, 2007: Blog Action Day. Tell us what actions you intend to take to improve the environ
One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
Today we found some fantastic articles on ideas to save on your morning coffee, how to know if your job is in jeopardy, and cutting your restaurant bill.
How many of you have received an email telling you that you’ve one a lottery that you never even entered? Or, that a rich widow wants help distributing millions of dollars to the p
True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But
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Ring. Ring. Ka-ching! Lying About Your Telephone Tax
I haven't had a landline in years. I'm dead serious. Years. So, I was bummed to hear that this year, the "sorry you were cheated initially when we taxed you too much" refund that we get back is for long distance telephone service. [more]
Best Money Tips: Ways Travel Can Help You Get a Job
Today we found some awesome articles on ways travel can help you get a job, 80-20ing your finances, and bundling insurance policies.
4GB Compact Flash Card - $37.50 inc. S&H
A 4GB flash card for under $40, shipped? Yup, it's a deal. Grab it while you can. [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.
Saving money for kids made easy (NOT) by banks
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Revel in a corporation's misfortune - all Discovery Channel stores to close
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13 Free or Cheap Ways to Be Blissfully Unproductive
Most of the time, we try to be productive...but everyone needs a break. Here are cheap ways to have fun, experience joy, and be blissfully unproductive.
Ingenuity: The Ultimate Frugal Skill
At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
Video Resumes and 5 Other Cool Tricks to Land the Job
Stand out from the masses with these clever and creative job-hunting tactics. You're hired!
What's Your Green Resolution?
Wise Bread bloggers share green resolutions for the upcoming year, beginning on October 15, 2007: Blog Action Day. Tell us what actions you intend to take to improve the environ
Free Halloween Candy from Kmart – With a Twist (Expired)
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The 5 Most Lucrative Restaurant Franchises
With "fast-casual" replacing fast food, franchises are on the rise. Take a look at the most lucrative eateries in the business.
8 "Life Hacks" You Shouldn't Bother With
Life hacks are clever little tricks that promise to save you time or money. But these "hacks," while clever, could make things worse.
How often do you get your paycheck?
One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
Best Money Tips: Ideas to Save on Your Morning Coffee
Today we found some fantastic articles on ideas to save on your morning coffee, how to know if your job is in jeopardy, and cutting your restaurant bill.
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25 Painless Ways to Save $50 This Year
Little changes can add up to huge savings. From dating to driving, here are 25 painless ways to save $50 in the coming year.
419 baiting – keeping online scammers running in circles
How many of you have received an email telling you that you’ve one a lottery that you never even entered? Or, that a rich widow wants help distributing millions of dollars to the p
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Parties?
Tell us about how you save on summer parties and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Strategic Thriftstore Shopping
True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But