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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Gift Cards
Ah, the simple gift card — what did we do before them? Whether you're the gifter or the giftee, here's how to wring every cent out of them.
How to Prep Your Finances for an Emergency Vet Visit
For a pet parent, an emergency visit to the vet is always stressful. Here's how to handle it financially.
101 things to do with a $1 bill.
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Cutting the Cable Cord Has More Than Financial Benefits
Saving money by cutting cable is great, but there are other excellent benefits that have nothing to do with the cash.
Best Money Tips: Change Your Life With a Proactive Bucket List
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Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save at a Restaurant
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save at a restaurant, going green and saving big, and refusing a promotion.
15 Tiny Conveniences You Deserve
A cozy sweater, a legible Wi-Fi password... these are the tiny conveniences in life that make our days a little nicer. Enjoy them!
Here's How Late Starters Can Save for Their Kids' Education
You've always planned to save for your kid's college education. But that kid is in high school, and you haven't even started. What now?
Will Internet Radio die on July 15th?
If you love the freedom and variety of Internet Radio, today is not going to be a good day for you. Today is Internet Radio Day Of Silence. [more]
Best Money Tips: Ways Travelers Save on Trips
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways travelers save on trips, getting paid what you are worth, and ways to save money on your electric bill.
The Simple Way to Decide How Much Rent You Can Really Afford
Before you set out to find your next great rental apartment or home, take a good look at your income. What can you afford?
How to Have a Good Roommate Relationship
Cohabitating can save you a lot of money...but it's not worth it if your roommate is awful. Follow these tips for a good roomie relationship.
Best Money Tips: Habits of Highly Successful People
Today we found some great articles on the habits of highly successful people, what you must to do retire early, and ways to save yourself from a fake sale.
How Job-Hoppers Can Keep Up With Their Retirement Savings
Job hopping is now the norm in the working world. Make sure to take your retirement savings along for the ride.
When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
The Freedom of a Debt-Free Life
Living in debt can be like living in a cage. Discover the freedom of breaking free.
5 Money Goals You Can Achieve This Summer
Summer is the perfect time for backyard barbecues, soaking in the sun, and conquering your money goals.
Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck
I’m a pizza fanatic. I will never turn it down. Ever. While living in Omaha, I looked forward to lunches with m