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]
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
With each move by the airlines to claw back a bit of the profit that has vanished into the twin maws of competition and higher fuel prices, and with each move by the government to
It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
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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The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem
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Get Travel Insurance before you go anywhere. Have and not need it. No really trust me.
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Depressed? It Could Be Your Debt
If you're depressed and anxious, or your physical health is poor, a new study says it might closely be related to your debt.
Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All
It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so
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Avoid making these five purchasing mistakes the next time you buy a laptop, and you'll save yourself a bundle.
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Creating a website is easy with this step-by-step advice that takes you from idea to published product.
Why Learning the Guitar Is the Best Investment You Can Ever Make
Even if you never release an album, learning to play the guitar repays the investment many times over. Learn why.
5 Stupid Things My Parents Taught Me About Money
Your parents probably gave you a lot of advice about money. But that advice might have been very, very bad.
5 Ways Blazing Internet Speeds Can Save You Money
Faster internet can save you money by making you happier, healthier and more productive.
12 Crucial Things Homebuyers Overlook at Open Houses
Know the difference between the things that matter and those that don't, when looking at an open house.
Save Money by Rekindling the Art of Reusing your Stuff
We could all stand to learn to rekindle the art of reusing by breathing new life into old stuff.
How will the new credit card rules affect consumers?
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc