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Alumni associations are doing everything they can to make things better for graduates of their college during this difficult time. Some of the savings are pretty substantial.

Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i

Finding new ways to make some extra cash are a dime a dozen. But how many of them are interesting and teach you something useful at the same time? Here is one way to make some extr

I've taken a look at home affordability calculators that are available from many reputable sites offering personal finance advice. "Affordability" is based on bank lending guidelin

Some people really don't know what they want to do. Here on some ideas on finding out.

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We’re going to show you how to make your own coffee pods, why rechargeable batteries may not be the better buy, and how you can

While simple, group giving can also become a sticky situation if done badly. Here are some guidelines for group giving.

It's a sticky subject, but something that is very common. We're talking regifting, and with the economy making shopping new a little bit harder than last year, it's something that

Palm trees are ubiquitous in California and other states with a warm climate. Although they are beautiful trees, some homeowners find them to be a nuisance because they require rou

My sister starts college this spring and I've been thinking about options for helping her out with her expenses beyond tuition. While I'd love to be able to just cover all her cost

Normally we assume it's cheaper to make something homemade rather than buy it at the store. But what about peanut butter? Is it cheaper to make your own homemade peanut butter?

Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell

Saving for college isn't always easy when the day-to-day costs of living are taking what income you have. Here is a simple idea to start saving small for your kids higher education

Here are 20 creative ways to repurpose today's worn out nylon pantyhose. Use them to shine your shoes, scrub your valuables, or reduce your heating bills!

The hard truth behind pop culture trends such as Black Friday, is that saving money on items you don't need because of a price drop, is still a net loss. While many shopped until t

Are we more employable – and ultimately happy – in our careers if we become proficient at lots of things (i.e. to generalize), or to become really good at one or two things (i.e. t

Cinderella Wine is a new website that features an extremely discounted deal on one specific wine per night. The brand, vintage, and price point will vary each night offering a vari