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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 Great Plastic Packaging Reduction Update: How We're Dealing with Phase Two

Published Friday, July 10, 2009 - 17:00 by Wise Bread

By Myscha Theriault A while back, I wrote a post detailing thirty different ways we were using less plastic packaging around the house. It was a little overwhelming at first, even with all the steps we had previously taken to reduce waste in general. Still, we made a pretty good initial dent in things. […]

Submit Your PF Posts for the Carnival of Pecuniary Delights

Published Friday, July 10, 2009 - 15:32 by Wise Bread

By Greg Go Wise Bread is hosting the next Carnival of Pecuniary Delights and we're excited about the opportunity! This carnival by different because submissions do not have to be new blog posts. As long as the post is on topic (personal finance, frugality, money related) and good, it can be one week or two years old! […]

I Earned 20% More After Reading This Book

Published Friday, July 10, 2009 - 15:00 by Wise Bread

By Frugal Duchess Within the last 30 days, I've increased my monthly income by about 20 percent and I give credit to a book (from 1944!) that has really rocked my world, namely: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. […]

Tips for Avoiding a Foreclosure Prevention or Loan Modification Scam

Published Friday, July 10, 2009 - 12:00 by Wise Bread

By Xin Lu Rising home loan delinquencies and foreclosures have made con artists very  busy.  These scammers use the public records to find homeowners who are in trouble, and then use a variety of schemes to take the homeowners'  money and property in the name of helping the homeowner avoid foreclosure.   If you have late payments on your home loan then it is likely that you will be targeted. […]

Best Deals For Friday 7/10/09

Published Friday, July 10, 2009 - 10:56 by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Today's WISEBUY. Back Again. Great Deals In The FRIDAY AMAZON SALE. Prices slashed on various products in Amazon's reliable Friday Sale.   1. FREE Gardein Vegetarian Entree Click where it says "take me to the freebie" and fill out your info so they can mail you a coupon for a free entree.   2. […]

When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt

Published Friday, July 10, 2009 - 08:00 by Wise Bread

By Philip Brewer One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forums is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?" The answer, of course, depends on your situation--and there's a reason why the question keeps showing up. […]

Cheap Home Furnishing Ideas

Published Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 16:00 by Wise Bread

By Amy Lu The point of home decorating is to create a space that you can enjoy, so how much more would you enjoy a room if you saved big bucks while making a home out of your house? Find out for yourself by learning how to decorate on a budget and get the most out of your space and furniture. Then get inspiration from four do-it-yourself projects that will help make your home uniquely yours. […]

Ready To Buy Some Exercise Equipment? Read This First.

Published Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 12:35 by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Don’t worry, this is not an exposé on bad equipment or faulty products; I’m no expert on exercise machines and products. […]

Best Deals For Thursday 7/9/09

Published Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 10:43 by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Today's WISEBUY. LEXMARK PHOTO PRINTER 76% Off. Just $29.99, FREE s/h (Buy.com) LAB QUALITY 4” x 6” borderless photos as fast as 75 seconds. View and edit photos with large 2.4” color display. Achieve vibrant, resilient photos that can last up to 100 years in normal display conditions or stored in photo albums.   1. […]

Latvians Mortgage Their Souls For Cash

Published Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 08:00 by Wise Bread

By Jabulani Leffall Anybody tired of hearing about personal, local and national budget crises? Would you like to step outside your personal sphere and just for a moment play the “relativity” card? That is where you are relative to others less fortunate. […]