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5 Downsides to a Bigger Paycheck
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 7, 2020 at 5:01 am ET
Can earning more money ever be a bad thing? If you were to walk into work tomorrow and were told you had received a 25 percent pay increase, you'd be pretty pleased, right? Most of us would be overjoyed, and would immediately start thinking about how the extra money could ... (more)
5 Affordable Gifts for Travel Lovers
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 7, 2020 at 4:31 am ET
We all have a person in our lives who spends more time living it up on the road than they do at home. That friend who seems to be permanently on vacation, and whose Instagram feed is full of photos of them in exotic locations doing exciting things.
Short of buying ... (more)
7 Times You Shouldn't File an Insurance Claim
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 7, 2020 at 4:31 am ET
It may seem like a waste of money to pay insurance premiums every month, then avoid filing a claim when you actually have damage. Yet sometimes, this is exactly what you should do to save money.
The strategy of filing a claim whenever you have home or auto damage may get ... (more)
Stop Believing These 5 Home Refinance Myths
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 7, 2020 at 4:01 am ET
You might think, because of rising interest rates, that it no longer makes sense to refinance your home mortgage. Or maybe you are certain you don't have enough equity in your home. Perhaps you don't think you have enough available cash to afford a refinance, so what is the point ... (more)
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Best Credit Cards for Seniors and Retirees
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 8:54 pm ET
After spending decades hard at work in your career, it's now time for you to relax and enjoy your retirement. But as you leave the workforce, you may need to save as much money as possible in order to get by on a fixed income. One of the tools that ... (more)
6 Good Financial Deeds that Can Backfire
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 5:00 am ET
The saying goes that no good deed goes unpunished. Perhaps there are actually some good deeds that don't backfire, but there are many financial good deeds that can come back to haunt a generous soul if they're not careful. These favors can cost you more money than you expected, or ... (more)
Best Money Tips: Ways to Find Last-Minute Summer Travel Deals
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on ways to find last-minute summer travel deals, common ways to waste your money, and easy grocery hacks to trim your food budget.
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10 Tips for Finding Last-Minute Summer Travel Deals — You can save 50-80%...
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Here's Why Your House Is Not an Investment (1 click)
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
Your house is many things: It's a place to raise your children, hold family parties, relax on weekends and, maybe, rent out for a bit of extra cash.
But here's one thing that many economists believe it is not: an investment.
That flies in the face of what you might believe. After ... (more)
23 Cheap Summer Date Ideas
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
It's summertime, and the options for a romantic date are endless. They also don't have to cost you very much. Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and spend some quality time with your boo, using these ideas on how to keep your summer love life active and exciting.
1. Fish a ... (more)
3 Ways to Get Free Travel Accommodations
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
Accommodations make up the biggest part of most travel budgets. Even if you opt to stay in the cheapest of places, it can still be a real drain on your finances. But with a little effort and an open mind, it's easy to get free accommodations all over the world ... (more)
The 10 Commandments of Reaching Financial Freedom
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 4:00 am ET
Financial freedom means different things to different people. For some, the ultimate freedom is having enough money saved to retire early and pursue long-delayed interests. For others, it's simply reaching a point where debt no longer controls their lives. No matter how you define it, achieving...
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The 5 Best Beach Umbrellas
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 6, 2020 at 4:00 am ET
Getting some sun is a great way to increase your vitamin D intake and experience an array of health benefits. However, it’s important that you protect your skin to ensure you don’t potentially damage it and compromise your health. The journal JAMA Dermatology recommends using more than...
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From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm ET
Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.
This week's topic: How to Have a Staycation! Learn about creating a staycation budget, turning your home into a resort, disconnecting during...
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6 Smart Reasons to Pay Your Credit Card Bill Before Its Due
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 5:00 am ET
We all know there can be dire consequences if you are late in paying your credit card bill. But is there also a benefit to paying your bill early?
It may seem unnecessary to pay your bill any sooner than required, but there are some advantages to sending in your payment ... (more)
What to Do If Your Paycheck Bounces
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
British actor Noel Coward said it best: "If you must have motivation, think of your paycheck on Friday." All the hard work that you put in day after day really pays off when that paycheck hits your bank account.
But what happens when you get the "insufficient funds" memo from...
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Best Money Tips: Why You Should Never Shop On the Weekend
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on why you should never shop on the weekend, beauty product testing panels where you can get free cosmetics, and ways to make cash right now.
Top 5 Articles
The 20 Reasons Why You Should Never Shop On The Weekend ... (more)
Should You Buy a Car With a Credit Card?
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
While most people rely on cash or bank financing to buy a car, it may be possible to make all or part of your vehicle purchase with a credit card instead. This might seem like a risky proposition, but there are real, tangible benefits that can come from using this ... (more)
The 5 Best Waterproof Phone Cases
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 4:00 am ET
Smartphones are an expensive investment that most of us are completely reliant on. That’s why spills and accidental exposure to liquids can be so devastating. Fortunately, waterproof phone cases and dry bags can protect your phone from unexpected water damage. Some cases can even be submerged...
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7 Reasons You Shouldn't "Vacation Shame" Your Coworkers
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 5, 2020 at 4:00 am ET
In 2015, Americans left 658 million vacation days unused. It's a problem that has continued to ingrain itself in the American way of life, and it's only going to get worse. It even has a name — "work martyrdom" — and one of the most troubling reasons for it is ... (more)
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Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Families
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 4, 2020 at 8:57 am ET
Any parent knows that traveling with a family is expensive. The cost of multiple airfares, hotel rooms, and meals can be prohibitive. But a good travel rewards card can help. A few cards stand out because their earning policies and benefits are especially family-friendly. Here are the best.
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9 Unexpected First Jobs of the Wealthy and Famous
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 4, 2020 at 5:00 am ET
Singer, actor, author, business tycoon — everyone still starts somewhere. And while some people have the luxury of starting with wealth and fame behind them, others have had to scrape their way to the top. If you think millionaires and billionaires have always had it easy, think again. Many...
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Ask the Readers: Do You Live in a Multi-Generational Household?
From Wise Bread - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 4, 2020 at 4:30 am ET
Multigenerational households — where more than two generations live under the same roof — have become increasingly common in recent years. For many families, it just makes financial sense: household costs can be shared with more people, grandparents can help care for young children or,...
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