It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold
How many times have you heard people say “if it look’s too good to be true, stay away from it” or words to that effect? Well, I know I’ve said them often myself. But sometimes, rar
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Managing Your Short-Term Money
It's easy to find books and articles on how to manage your money to support your long-term goals. You can read a lot about stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, investing in gold
The Penalty-Free Way to Withdraw Retirement Money Early
For most retirement plans the penalty for early withdrawal can be hefty. Here's a surprising, if complex, alternative.
Sometimes, "Too Good To Be True" Is Not True
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Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes
It's few days before Halloween, and I have given barely a thought to what I'll wear...but I have some great ideas.
Receiving Your Tax Refund in Savings Bonds
If you qualify for a tax refund this year, getting it in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds can be a great way to jump-start or augment your savings.
19 Money-Saving Uses for Mouthwash
From glass cleaner to astringent and much more, mouthwash can replace an array of specialty items and save you lots of money in the process.
Best Money Tips: Fast Food Hacks That'll Save You Money
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Beat Back the Zombies: 4 Ways to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Seventy percent of Americans don't get enough sleep. Follow these suggestions to ensure you're not one of them.
15 Cheap, Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Taking care of a few simple home repairs and improvements can protect you and your family from minor accidents — or much worse.
3 Ways to Fund Your Business Without Touching Savings
Don't take one step forward and two steps back. Here's how to fund a new business venture without touching your retirement savings.
Snail Free Gardening
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Chase Total Checking and Savings: Easy Everyday Banking
Chase Total Checking and Checking comes with several services to make banking easier and more convenient for their customers. Are they enough to get you on board?
Hobo Living Made Easy
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Strategies to Save Successfully: Highlights From Our Chat With America Saves
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves on strategies to save successfully!
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest! For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]
Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness
You really do have a lot to be thankful for. Discover why making a regular habit of expressing gratitude for those things is good for mind, body, and soul.
Fresh Mint: 'Recession-proof' ideas make good business
It's rare for me to endorse any financial product or service, much less bigging-up an Internet destination that could divert traffic away from myself and wisebread.com but it's wor
An Introduction to High Yield Reward Checking Accounts
Here is a quick introduction to reward checking accounts and how you can take advantage of these high yielding accounts.
25 New Ways to Spice Up Rice
Make delicious and frugal rice even more delicious with a few additions — many of which you already have in your pantry.
The 5 Best Travel Pillows
Getting some shut-eye on a flight isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these travel pillows and you'll snooze while you fly.