One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum 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?
Is it still possible to make money thrift shopping? Has eBay killed thrifting? Learn the 9 secret strategies for pulling a profit in the a tight market.
Have a bottle of vinegar in your pantry? Use it to save your rhododendrons, to attempt to choose the sex of your unborn child, and in other unexpected ways.
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10 Things You Can Do to Be Happier Today
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Take one or more of these positive, feel-good actions and watch the day brighten.
How Much Would It Cost to Actually Live Like a Queen for a Day?
You'd need awfully deep pockets to lead a lifestyle fit for a queen.
New Mac minis: Beware small gains at a big price!
Are you interested in a new Mac mini? Read this first: be informed about which upgrades don't make sense and what to do about it.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum 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?
Make Your Clothing Fit Perfectly With These 10 No-Sew Fixes
Keep your clothes (and your budget) looking better longer with these quick, easy, and inexpensive repairs.
11 Ways to Learn Something New Every Day
Duh, learning something new makes you smarter— and it's fun. Start taking advantage of some great free learning resources today!
11 Smart Ways to Maximize Desk Space
How do you expect to get any work done when your desk is a mess? Maximize that minimal space and watch your efficiency soar.
How to Manage Your Money — No Budgeting Required
Nobody likes budgeting. Here's how to keep track of your money without one.
Guerrilla Thrift Shopping: The 9 Laws of Profit
Is it still possible to make money thrift shopping? Has eBay killed thrifting? Learn the 9 secret strategies for pulling a profit in the a tight market.
The 5 Best Hair Mousses
Keeping your hair in place isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these hair mousses and your coif will remain polished.
The 5 Best Descalers
Softening and cleaning hard water isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these descalers and your H20 will be free of calcium deposits and limescale.
Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
With a move on the horizon, from residential house to suburban apartment, I realize I can't forgo the garden.
How to Earn Over $12,000 Through Referrals
Sometimes it's all about who you know. Turn your network into cash and credits with this collection of referral programs.
4 Benefits to Wearing a Pedometer at Home
From improving your health to interacting with your kids more, there are compelling reasons to wear a pedometer — even if you spend all day at home.
8 Ways You're Wasting Electricity Without Realizing It
Cut your electric bill by getting serious about conservation. Plug these easy to miss power leaks and watch the savings add up.
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Vinegar
Have a bottle of vinegar in your pantry? Use it to save your rhododendrons, to attempt to choose the sex of your unborn child, and in other unexpected ways.
7 Things You Need to Know About Investing in Company Stock
Your employer is offering you company stock. Is it a good idea to pad your portfolio with it?
5 Newspaper or Magazine Subscriptions That Are Actually Worth the Cost
With so much news and info available for free online, why pay for it? Because you just can't get what some publications create anywhere else.
13 Cheap Beers to Keep Your Holiday Season Hoppin’
Well, 'tis the season to be merry and enjoy some beers. Here are 13 that are well worth your time, during the winter and beyond.
How to Start Saving for Retirement at 40+
It's never too late to start saving. If you skirted retirement savings in your younger years, you can still catch up — here's how.