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To cut back on costs, I stopped reading comic books after high school. Then I realized I could get my comic fix for free, with no superpowers required.
Getting out of credit card debt, paying off all student loans, and paying off their mortgage in full ASAP is the #1 goal of almost every personal finance blogger on the Wise Bread
A variable income coupled with fixed expenses is tricky to manage. In this article you will find a five-step strategy that allows you to save effectively for retirement, take advan
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
Is the amount of gas you are pumping - and paying for - really the amount of gas that ends up in your tank? Here's a quick and easy test to make sure you are getting your money's w
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
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Financial Freedom and Using Passion to Budget
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Should we extend the tax cuts for the rich? This may affect you more than you think, even if you aren't making $250,000 yet.
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To cut back on costs, I stopped reading comic books after high school. Then I realized I could get my comic fix for free, with no superpowers required.
How to Grow Your Solo Business Without Hiring Employees
Once upon a time, you couldn't grow your revenue very much without hiring a team. Not anymore.
How to Score Free Rides on Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar
You've heard of ridesharing by now — but did you know you can score free rides? Pocket referral points from Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar!
The 5 Best Electric Griddles
Who doesn't love the smell of bacon first thing in the morning? With any of these electric griddles, you can make every meal the best meal ever.
Why I Didn't Pay My Mortgage Off In Full
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Saving for Retirement (and Other Long-Term Goals) on a Variable Income
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How to Keep a Personal Problem From Hurting Your Career
Everyone goes through a rough spot once in awhile. The key is making sure you don't bring your personal crisis into the office.
How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
Love Travel, But Hate Airline Miles? Try AmEx's Blue Sky Preferred
Credit card issuers are replacing complex airline mile rewards with flexible statement credits. Is AMEX's Blue Sky Preferred the best of the bunch?
10 Things to Do for Under $5 in the Omaha Metro Area
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
A Low APR Secured Credit Card: Excent Secured
Rebuild or build your credit rating with a low APR secured credit card.
Why "Opportunity" Funds Are the New Emergency Funds
Sometimes the only thing between saving a lot and saving nothing at all is a turn of phrase.
5 Fitness Gadgets Actually Worth the Money
All you really need to stay fit is time. But for an extra push, these gadgets will help you burn calories without burning a hole in your pocket.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
Are You Being Ripped off at the Gas Station?
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You Won't Believe How Much You Can Save With an Ice Cube Tray
You can do a lot more with an ice tray than make ice — you can freeze your spending, reduce food waste, and more! Learn how.
12 Things You Didn't Know About Retirement
Everyone knows the basics about retirement, but there are still some surprises hidden in the complexity. Test your retirement knowledge!