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]
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Lately it seems that rent prices have been dropping in many areas of the country. Here in San Mateo some residential apartments are dropping prices as much as 20%. This seemed a
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The tax code is complex and even the pros make mistakes. And when they do? You're responsible for clean up.
Stop! Don't Make These 6 Dumb Mistakes With Your Financial Windfall
We all dream about scoring a big financial windfall — and all the great ways to spend it. If fortune does favor you, don't blow it!
This One Thing Could Be the Key to Retiring Rich
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The Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure
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Beyond the Mouth: 14 Uses for Dental Floss
Floss isn't just for freshening breath and fighting plaque; it's also amazing for DIY fixes and curing everyday problems. Discover these 14 great uses.
Living Without Air-Conditioning Can Save Big Bucks This Summer
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Getting Your Money Back Without Losing Your Friendship
Lent a friend some money and still waiting to be repaid? Ask for your money back politely and frankly to keep both your money and your friends.
How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score
Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.
One Pot Roast, A Week of Cheap and Delicious Lunches
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Who Should Face the Music When the Banks Fail?
Should everyday folks bear the brunt when banks fail, or should the bankers themselves be held responsible?
The 5 Best Toilet Papers
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7 Ways to Save Loads of Money Using Credit Cards
Few financial products are as versatile and powerful as a credit card. Here are seven ways they can save you money.
7 Things Financial Advisers Wish You Knew About Retirement
You don't need a crystal ball to plan your retirement. You just need to listen to your financial adviser.
Book Clubs as Therapy
Regrets and conflict rarely surface during normal conversation, but a good book club can be a forum for the unexpressed, unexplored, and unresolved.