I’ve written before about morality and pride taking a back seat to cash rewards. With today's game shows scraping the bottom of a very deep barrel, it amazes me what people will do
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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When the recession began to really hit home, there was plenty of chatter about selling your plasma, undergoing paid medical tests, and even cutting off your lovely locks for a prof
I despise paying the ridiculous prices Gillette and the like charge for razor cartridges. It seems as though the prices are directly aligned with the number of extra blades they pu
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we’ll share the ins and outs of a credit freeze, how to make your own deodorant, and some thrift store shopping
Some people are just happy to be where they are -- and no amount of money (or the perfect job) could move them. Others are more flexible, willing to follow their dreams to the ends
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Learn the 5 principles of personal economics to help you survive and thrive in tough economic climates. Become more financially nimble and able to absorb the shocks of a f
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Today, we share advice on how to become more self-sufficient, ways to tell if something is a rip-off or a real deal, a few kitchen cures for common ailments, and more.
Whether your current budget could use some tweaking or you're trying to get your finances sorted out for the first time, these suggestions can help you build a better budget.
You can enter a room where you could find wealth immediately, or one where you'll definitely find it...but the search might take years. Which do you choose?
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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
How Not to Buy Too Much
Just as a diet doesn't mean you can never enjoy food again, a budget doesn't mean that you can never buy again. Here are a few strategies to help you reduce your spending.
Spend or Save: The Fashion Edition
Shopping for clothes doesn't have to be painful: not to your wallet, not to you schedule, and (most importantly) not to your poor, aching brain.
6 Weird Things People Sell for Cash
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How Every Woman Can Take Control of Her Finances
Women, don't be another statistic. It's time to forge ahead on these critical money matters, or face retiring in poverty.
Save Over $100 a Year by Shaving with a Cutthroat Razor
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we’ll share the ins and outs of a credit freeze, how to make your own deodorant, and some thrift store shopping
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15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.
5 Financial Principles for a Seismic Economy
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11 Things You Can Do in Philadelphia That You Can't Do Anywhere Else
Philadelphia is often underrated but those who've been here know: The city is surprisingly full of hidden charms.
Best Money Tips: Dining Hacks From Restaurant Insiders
Today we found some fantastic articles on dining hacks from restaurant insiders, reconsidering the college investment, and tools to help you find the cheapest textbooks.
5 Reasons to Change Traditional Holiday Gift-Giving
Few of us need more stuff cluttering our lives. Discover why you should re-think traditional gift-giving...and what you should give instead.
Best Money Tips: Becoming Self-Sufficient
Today, we share advice on how to become more self-sufficient, ways to tell if something is a rip-off or a real deal, a few kitchen cures for common ailments, and more.
8 Tips for Improving or Starting a Budget
Whether your current budget could use some tweaking or you're trying to get your finances sorted out for the first time, these suggestions can help you build a better budget.
Choosing Your Path to Prosperity
You can enter a room where you could find wealth immediately, or one where you'll definitely find it...but the search might take years. Which do you choose?
Wise Bread Reloaded: Is Eating More Produce the Secret to Happiness and Wellbeing?
Fruits and vegetables are good for your mental health, too. Learn why and how you can eat more of them.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Keep Cool Without AC
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