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Ordering Online Versus Calling it In: Which is Better?
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Credit card policies can get you a refund when the store refuses. Just be sure to read the fine print.
10 Ways to Save Money When You Are Unemployed
It's always good to be mindful about spending, but for the unemployed, an abstract should is a real world must. Here's how to cut back, fast.
25 Ways to Save $5 This Week
Small changes can make a big difference to your savings account. Jump-start your savings with these 25 easy ways to put away $5.
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Resolutions for 2014?
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The High Cost of Cheap Food
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The 5 Best Detangling Combs
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The Freedom of a Debt-Free Life
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The 5 Best High Yield CDs
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9 Fun and Affordable Vacation Ideas
Are your vacation plans stressing you and your budget? Consider some frugal alternatives for plenty of fun and relaxation that won't require overtime to cover it.
One Smart Thing You Can Do for Your Retirement Today
The smartest thing you can do for retirement planning is so easy, there's just no excuse not to do it. Even better? It's free.
The Easiest Way to Invest in the World's Biggest Companies
You don't need thousands of dollars to buy high-priced stock — really!
5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Claiming Your Social Security Benefits
Just because you can start claiming Social Security benefits, doesn't necessarily mean you should. Ask yourself these questions first.
6 Frugal Promises I Have Not Kept
I have made a number of public declarations of my frugal ambitions over the years here on Wise Bread. Here are some of my biggest failures.
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Your house is on the market, and you finally got an offer. Done deal, right? Not so fast...