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Wise Bread is stuffed almost to bursting with suggestions on how to live large on a small budget. But certain suggestions trigger a particular kind of negative reaction:—w
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Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
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Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
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Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors
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How the Pilgrims Did Personal Finance
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While you've been afraid of missing out on everything, you've also missed out on ways to cure FOMO. But here they are!
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Love your smartphone or tablet except when you have to type on it? If so, these Bluetooth keyboards may be the solution you've been looking for.
Ask the Readers: If You Could Have One Wish (Chance to win $20!)
What is your most longed-for financial wish? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
Here's How Your Taxes Will Change When You Retire
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Brian Williams' $5 Million Fib: 4 Little Lies that Can Cost You Your Job
The NBC anchor's lie cost him his job, but before you judge too harshly, ask yourself; Are YOU guilty of any of these fibs that might cost you yours?
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