Posted 10 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
With food and fuel prices continuing to rise, we all need help finding areas to conserve. One of the cheapest items at the grocery store? Boxed frozen spinach. Think it can’t be sexy? Read on.
Posted 24 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Got a few old ratty ones kicking around? Accidentally shrink your favorite cashmere? Are the kids outgrowing Grandma’s home knit creations faster than she can keep clicking her needles? Or maybe you have a few with sentimental value you’d like to hang on to. Here's a list of ideas from around the web.
Posted 25 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Numerous things are on sale this time of year in a massive retail effort to clear the shelves for the next season's inventory. If you love to party, you can stock up on items to take you well into the coming year. Do you like to entertain? Been dreaming of starting a catering business or opening an inn? Some of these surprising sale items might be just what you've been waiting for. Read on.
Posted 34 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
I don’t know about you, but even the thrift store prices of bread lately have turned it into a luxury item at our house. With bread being such a family staple, and lunch sandwiches being the item of choice to pack for the road and school, this is hitting and will continue to hit family pocketbooks in a big way. Following are a few strategies and resources to help adjust this particular line item in your family budget.
Posted 38 weeks 6 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
While I’ve been developing this article for a while now, Philip Brewer’s recent article on bulk purchase investment returns really kicked things into high gear. Most of us have known for some time that purchasing in bulk provides decent financial returns. Now, with Philip’s excellent analysis of the potential percentage rates, you may be more motivated than ever to get started with large quantity purchasing. The problem? Bulk buying sounds way simpler than it actually is. Where do you store it? What does it make sense to buy in bulk versus small quantities? It’s enough to make your eyes cross and your brain start to feel pickled, particularly if you’ve never shopped this way before. What’s more, it’s far from the sexiest financial subject matter out there, which can make it very difficult to analyze and apply to your personal situation. Here’s a nuts and bolts article covering what I see as the five major areas of consideration.
Posted 44 weeks 6 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Tired of hearing the same old sale shopping advice? Here are eleven super savings items that are outside of the norm.
Posted 48 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
More often than not, if my husband and I need an extra vehicle on any given day, it’s for hauling one thing or another. Early in our marriage, we debated at length the wisdom of buying a truck as a back – up vehicle. On the surface, this idea can make a great deal of sense. But the more we thought about it, having an open bed truck didn’t seem to fit with our lifestyle or long term family plan. We opted for a tow-behind utility cart instead. Following are the reasons behind our decision. You may find they apply to you as well.Have more to say? Join the discussions at Wise Bread's Finance and Frugality Forums.
| Posts | Cmts | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Lee | 3 | 19 |
| Julie Rains | 5 | 21 |
| Linsey Knerl | 12 | 31 |
| Margaret Garcia-Couoh | 2 | 6 |
| Myscha Theriault | 6 | 50 |
| Paul Michael | 6 | 15 |
| Philip Brewer | 11 | 31 |
| Xin Lu | 8 | 21 |
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