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Guest post: Live a rich life on a budget

I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially

Best Money Tips: How to Build a Money-Making Blog in a Week

Today we found articles on how to build a profitable blog in a week, legislation that may help you save $2,000 a year on food, and ways to keep your pets cool and safe this summer.

Best Money Tips: El Nino is Coming

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the

Best Money Tips: Cash for Clunkers 2.0

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week’s assortment of treats comes to you with advice for junking your car, rocking your career, and brewing your own.

What Booze Teaches Us About Money

Besides not wasting all of it at the bar, there's a lot booze can teach us about money.

Skip the Holiday Hype: 10 Non-Shopping Activities

Don't be a package of nerves. Just have fun. Here's a list of frugal activities that don’t involve shopping and could save money.

Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?

There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!

10 Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals (and How to Change That)

Fail to reach another goal? Don't beat yourself up about it (that's reason #6), but do use this list to learn why you've failed — and how to do better next time.

5 Reasons Tax Prep Software May Be Right for You

I’ve been doing my own taxes for about 5 years now. Even as my needs have changed (I’ve gone from a simple 1040EZ to a more complex small business partnership structure), I’ve fou

10 Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday Without Breaking the Bank

#GivingTuesday is November 29th! Here's how to give back plenty — without compromising your budget.

5 Financial Principles for a Seismic Economy

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

Simple Guide to Evaluating a Credit Card With an Annual Fee

Cards with annual fees often offer bigger rewards and better perks, but how do you know if you're actually coming out ahead?

Best Money Tips: How to Make Green French Fries

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a recipe for green french fries, the secrets of self-made millionaires, and ways to save on the putting gree

The 5 Best Smartwatches

Keep track of your calls, texts, and email right on your wrist! These five futuristic smartwatches can do much more than just tell the time.

Will That Thing Really Change Your Life?

Will it make you happy? Will it bring you the endless hours of joy that you imagine when you look at it? What thing am I talking about? Well, it's different for every person,

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 7/3, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Having a Frugal 4th of July! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save at IKEA

Today we found articles ways to save more at Ikea, surprising products and services that don’t require a contract, and tips for a low maintenance garden.

Best Money Tips: 80+ Delicious Meals for $5 or Less

Today we found articles on amazing meals that you can make for under $5, germ magnets that need spring cleaning now, and tips to help you decide whether to rent or buy.

Best Money Tips: Steps to Grocery Savings Without Double Coupons

Today we found some fantastic articles on grocery savings without double coupons, things that annoy hiring managers, and coming to grips with paying your rent on time.

The 12 Most Dangerous Foods You're Buying

Bacteria, heart disease, and cancer, oh my! These are the most dangerous foods you're probably buying.