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I got an email from President Obama yesterday. Did you? The email was from a whitehouse.gov address, not democrats.org or another political site. So, if you were one of the 13 mi
My bank charged me almost $100 in overdraft fees, even though my bank statement never went negative. As one of my colleagues here at Wise Bread reported last week, banks use this s
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Another March is upon us which means another month of great deals, as well as some terrible buys to skip. Read on for this month's best buys.
Canada and U.S. Retirement Showdown: Which Offers More for Retirees?
In the spirit of friendly cross-border competition, Canada and the U.S. face-off on retirement. Which country offers the best deal for retirees?
9 LinkedIn Changes Every Job Hunter Should Make
Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for you on LinkedIn. Follow this advice to ensure that when they find your profile, they'll like what they see.
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Yesterday Henry Paulson decided to use the power given to him by the housing bailout bill to officially take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is a decision that has a huge im
Want to Have Fun? Give Yourself a Deadline
You've read all sorts of tips and advice about setting goals and reaching them. Turns out they work pretty good for having fun, too.
Store Brands Rival Heinz and Hellman's in Taste Test
Consumer Reports testers rank several popular store brand condiments the equal — or better — of leading brands. At up to 30% cheaper, slather on the savings!
Advanced Grocery Deals: Catalinas
Have you mastered using coupons on regular grocery deals, taking advantage of clearance sales and buy-1-get-1 ofers? Then it's time to try some graduate-level deals: Catalinas.
Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks
Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.
Is It Still Smart to Buy an Electric Car While Gas Prices Are Low?
Hybrid and electric cars are facing a bit of dilemma — are rock-bottom gas prices reducing their value?
4 Steps to Finding Your Mortgage Lender
Buying a new home? Finding the right lender could save you big.
How to Get Emails from the President
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Are TV's Extreme Cheapskates Going Too Far?
How far can you take the frugal lifestyle? Hopefully not this far.
Real Estate Agents: Do We Really Need Them?
With all the tools and information available to home buyers, are real-estate agents and their commissions really that necessary?
My Bank Stole My Grocery Money
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The Frugal Colonizer's Guide to Getting to Mars
What if a trip to the red planet cost $200,000? Could you afford to go? Well, with these tips you just might!
Best Money Tips: 10 Things That Are Cheaper After Christmas
Today we found articles on things that are cheaper after Christmas, surprising uses for shampoo, and what to look for in an Airbnb listing.
Best Cards for Men & Women’s Apparel Stores
Find the best women's and men's apparel credit cards.
Best Money Tips: Save Time and Money With These Driving Tactics
Today we found articles on driving practices that will save you time and money, cheap ways to learn new skills online, and how to make a good impression on your first day at work.
9 Good Reasons to Choose a Credit Union Instead of a Bank
We're big fans of credit unions at Wise Bread, and once you get a look at this list of reasons why, you will be too!
How "Carried Interest" May Affect Our Taxes
Carried interest was a buzzword of the presidential election. Just what is it, anyways?