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Living large on a small budget. Despite what you may have heard, you don't have to sacrifice your financial independence to enjoy life. We believe people on a budget can still enjoy fabulous and fun lives.

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The Ultimate Thrift Store: How Far Will You Go for a Bargain?

Published Friday, October 9, 2009 - 11:00 by Wise Bread

By Marla Walters My neighbor, NJ, dropped by the house recently with a gift bag. “Just a little something to brighten your day,” she said. Inside the bag was a beautiful blouse bearing the label of Coldwater Creek. I was thrilled, and started to thank her profusely. “No biggie,” she said. “I got it at the dump.” The next week, I saw my co-worker, Rosemary, in the hall. […]

Is a Prepaid Debit Card Really Cheaper and Better than a Bank Debit Card?

Published Friday, October 9, 2009 - 10:00 by Wise Bread

By Xin Lu A few month ago, my husband received an unsolicited Visa Debit Card from NetSpend and I wrote about it here on Wise Bread. I admit that I did not know much about NetSpend at that time besides that they were sending out unsolicited cards. According to the comments many people received these unwelcomed cards, and some were even sent to to their pets, underaged kids, and ex-husband. […]

7 Ways to Save on Cat Care

Published Friday, October 9, 2009 - 09:00 by Wise Bread

By Kathryn Katz According to the 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey, Americans will spend approximately $45.4 billion on their pets. Before you get out that frugal yard stick and start lecturing about spending too much money on cat trees, catnip toys and feather ticklers, understand that the majority of those expenses are spent on vets. […]

Outfit Your Nursery for Less: 10 Tips for Finding Low-Cost, High-Quality Things You Need for Your Baby

Published Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 19:28 by Wise Bread

By Sarah Winfrey Having a baby is so expensive! I should know . . . I'm six months along. On top of your copays for office visits, ultrasounds, midwives, etc., there's all the stuff that comes along with making a space for the baby. Things like changing tables, strollers, cribs, and even baby clothes and blankets add up, after a while. […]

101 Small Business Mistakes (and What You Can Learn From Them)

Published Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 16:42 by Wise Bread

By Greg Go (This article was written in collaboration with Glen Stansberry, who writes about personal productivity at LifeDev and tweets from @glenstansberry.) Let's be honest: running a small business is not an easy task. Especially in an economic downturn. […]

5 Reasons to Use Your Outdoor Furniture -– Inside

Published Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 12:00 by Wise Bread

By Linsey Knerl I purchased a lovely outdoor furniture set this year — the first I had ever owned. It was a delicate white faux wicker with green cushions and would have looked stunning on my future patio. The problem was that the patio never got built, the wind this year was awful, and we soon moved to a place that made it even more impractical to use. Our solution? Bring it inside. […]

Best Deals for Thursday 10/08/09

Published Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 10:16 by Wise Bread

By Lynn Truong FREE Oust Air Sanitizer II Available to the first 10,000 to respond. Oust Air Sanitizer II doesn't merely mask unpleasant household smells with fragrance. It attaches to odor-causing bacteria, killing them and taking them out of the air.   FREE (RED) Pins Only availabe in US and UK. Wear it with pride and help spread the word about (RED).   FREE P.F. […]

Barter Explained: Why It's Wise to Barter

Published Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 10:00 by Wise Bread

By Anthony James D... "Barter." We hear that word a lot these days. Do a Google-search and you'll be deluged with websites on the subject. […]

Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids

Published Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 09:00 by Wise Bread

By Julie Rains I love Halloween but hate paying high prices for kids' costumes. Over the years, I have managed to create a few costumes cheaply without tapping into my extremely sparse (nonexistent?) sewing and craft skills. […]

Best of Personal Finance: 101 Ways to Take a Bite out of Your Food Budget

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 10:30 by Wise Bread

By Linsey Knerl Welcome to our weekly best of personal finance roundup! […]