My grandmother once told me about her parents' root cellar: it was just a story of something so different from modern day that she thought I would get a kick out of it. But root ce
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
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Going Back to the Root Cellar
My grandmother once told me about her parents' root cellar: it was just a story of something so different from modern day that she thought I would get a kick out of it. But root ce
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Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
Series I and Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds
U.S. savings bonds can provide one of the simplest approaches to saving for college. When you cash them in to pay for your child's college expenses, you will be able to do so witho
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money This Halloween
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money this Halloween, money mistakes to avoid when trying to save money, and creating a family budget.
Best Money Tips: Live on One Income and Still Feel Loaded
Today we found some fantastic articles on living on one income and still feeling loaded, 101 Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, and investing mistakes you are making.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/29
Today's great deals include 50% off Halloween candy, sweaters under $50, cordless electric kettle $29.99, and more!
Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond
If your mortgage application was declined, there's still hope! Take these five simple steps to get back on track.
Top 5 Health Care Terms You've Heard Of, But Don't Know What They Mean
Take control of your health care by learning these critical terms.
Best Money Tips: Negotiating the Raise You Deserve
Today we found some stellar articles on negotiating the raise you deserve, manly Christmas gift ideas for under $30, and surviving the holidays with your job intact.
I Won't Eat or Spend While Standing Up
When we make big purchases or large financial commitments -- a car, a home, college tuition -- at some point in that process, we actually have to sit down. Why don't do we do that
Best Money Tips: Unusual Uses for WD-40
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These Are the 8 Most Common Homebuying Mistakes Foreclosure Experts See
A HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counselor shares what she's learned helping homeowners through the housing crisis — and how you can avoid the same fate.
Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Entertain Yourself at Home
Today we found some fantastic articles on free ways to entertain yourself at home, free exercises that will help you get in shape, and advice for college graduates without debt.
Best Money Tips: Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions
Today we found some stellar articles on commonly overlooked tax deductions, where you can learn home improvement skills, and tips for escalating your productivity.
How to Accept Criticism and Become an Awesome Person
Sometimes criticism, even if constructive, is tough to take. Here's how to grow a thicker skin so you can learn and grow from those critical comments.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids on Spring Break
Today we found some fantastic articles on cheap things to do with your kids on spring break, costly mistakes taxpayers make, and smart ways to use extra cash.
Ask the Readers: Silly Ways to Save (Chance to win $20)
What is the silliest way you've heard of (or done) to save money? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
Wise Bread Reloaded: Real Estate Market Rebound?
The real estate market continues on the mend. This week's Reloaded refreshes your understanding of home buying, home selling, and home refinance.
Best Money Tips: How to Start Working from Home
Today, we share the steps to take when you want to work from home, a tutorial to make a reusable coffee cozy out of an old belt, and more.
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