A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
For as long as there has been international trade, there has been a need to make international payments. To show up in person with gold or silver coins risked both your life and y
My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the con
Buying used rental equipment is a cost-effective way to get your entire family onto the slopes, though it might not get you into any parties at Sundance.
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In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
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I’m no promoter of gluttony, and I would never recommend stuffing yourself for the sake of stuffing yourself. However, as a mother of 4 growing kids who only eat out once or twice
According to a September 29, 2009 Fidelity Investments study, 88% of respondents are unaware of the 2010 Roth conversion opportunity. The what opportunity? With only 12% who are aw
You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba
Tomorrow on February 17th President Obama plans to sign the $787 billion stimulus bill recently passed by Congress. One controversial portion of the bill is a clause for the publ
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Cheap international payments with Esperanto
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Used Skis
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Saving on a Shoestring: Highlights from Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers
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Miss the Big Sale? Claim Your Savings Anyway
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Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in March
Today we found helpful articles on how to save money in March, good goals for a more organized life, and spring gardening tips to help you save on produce.
I'd Rather Be A Brunette: 10 Tips To Save On Hair Care
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10 Things to Do for Under $5 in the Omaha Metro Area
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Best Money Tips: How to Negotiate Your Rent Payment
Today we found some awesome articles on negotiating rent payments, free stuff for your birthday, and making your commute suck less.
8 Nifty Tips for Getting the Most from an All-You-Can Eat Buffet
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What You Need to Know About Roth IRAs in 2010
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Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Christmas Gifts
Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to Christmas gifts, scoring a bigger apartment without moving, and getting discounted gift cards.
Not stupid--hopeless
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Will the "Buy American" clause in the stimulus bill create or destroy jobs?
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A Stimulating Debate That Just Might Boil Down To Perception
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at the Airport
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money at the airport, moving your money to a new bank, and resisting the hard sell.
Best Money Tips: The Cost of Things
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we look at the cost of stuff, even stuff you don't really think about.