Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China!
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Tiny Nestegg? Retire abroad!
Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China! Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]
Ask the Readers: How Do You Handle Rude Questions About Money?
Tell us how you handle rude questions about money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
My Purchase Rang Up Wrong! Could the Law Be on My Side?
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10 Unexpected Uses for Laundry Detergent
Who says laundry soap is just for clothes? Try it for one of these other common household clean ups.
My Kid Got Accepted to an Expensive Private College — Now What?
How much is too much when it comes to college costs? A worried father breaks down the costs and the benefits of a child's hefty tuition.
5 Websites for Swapping Your Clothes and Refreshing Your Wardrobe
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The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.
It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take a
9 Easy Ways to Pay With Your Smartphone
There's no need to carry a stack of plastic or wad of cash everywhere you go. Make your money as mobile as you are!
5 Everyday Words That Are Making You Look Stupid
Seriously, if you actually want to improve your social standing and status, work on eliminating these worn out words from your lexicon.
9 Ways an Annual Self Review Can Boost Your Career
Don't wait for the boss to schedule your annual review. There are plenty of reasons to give yourself an appraisal right now.
How to Spot Counterfeit Money
Have you ever gotten a bill where something seemed a little off? Ever wished you could quickly check to see if it was good? Well, here's how.
23 Hidden Costs of Buying an Old House
Vintage charm and classic appeal may be great selling points, but before you shell out for an old house, be sure you know what you're buying.
6 Ways Climate Change Could Affect Your Money
Earth's climate is changing and it's going to cost you.
How to Keep Your Job Hunt From Busting Your Budget
You want to go all out in your job search, but you don't want to go broke in the process.
10 Fun Money Reads to Take to the Beach
Off to the beach and need something to read? Don't leave home without one of these 10 wise and witty reads about money.
5 Multipurpose iPhone 4 Cases Fit for a Freelancer
Standard iPhone 4 cases don't do jack, but these five specimens work hard for your money by pulling double duty.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do for Fun While You're Stuck at Home?
Tell us what you're doing for fun while you're stuck at home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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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
8 Tips for Going Back to School as an Adult
There's a lot more life in the way when you return to school as an adult. Here's a crash course in making it work.
Car Buying Part 2 – Into the Devil's domain.
Before you brave the Devil's Dominion of car dealerships, take these 10 tips with you. Don't be a laydown!