Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.
I’ve embraced the compact fluorescent light bulb revolution wholeheartedly. I preach their money-saving abilities and cite statistics about energy. I comment on brands and varietie
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
If you have had your identity stolen, you're prepared to bring out the big guns to protect it. Even if you haven't been once bitten, you may be shy. Here are some (arguable but eff
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
13 Holiday-Season Costs Everyone Always Forgets About
You're rocking your holiday budget, when suddenly… one of these easy-to-forget holiday costs pops up. Don't overlook these budget-busters.
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Highlights from Our Chat With Andrea Woroch
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Andrea Woroch on last-minute holiday shopping!
9 Ways to Seal Leaks and Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill
Hot air may be leaking from your home in places you haven't considered. Follow these methods to stop those leaks and stay warm for less.
Caregiving: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on caregiving.
Market Clones: How to Pay Drastically Less for Pricey Products
Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.
The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink
Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.
CFL Bulbs: Greener than most, but not green enough
I’ve embraced the compact fluorescent light bulb revolution wholeheartedly. I preach their money-saving abilities and cite statistics about energy. I comment on brands and varietie
The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
Win $50 in our Deals OOPS Giveaway
OOPS. In our Deals Holiday Giveaway post yesterday, we forgot one very important thing in our Deals Survey: an email field.
6 Money Misconceptions About Millennials
Despite coming of age in an age of burgeoning student loan debt, weak economies, stagnant wages, the kids these days are pretty savvy about money.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Wine
Today we found some great articles on ways to save on wine, career strategies of high earners, and things you can do to live a happier life.
The 5 Best Window Air Conditioners
Staying cooled off on hot summer days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these air conditioners and you will always be comfortably chilled.
10 Home Renovations That Almost Pay for Themselves
If you'd like to make some home improvements now and recoup those costs when you sell, these are the 10 renovations that earn the best return.
The 7 Best Objects to Pawn
If a quick buck is what you're after, these household dust-collectors may net you a pretty penny at the pawn shop.
What Is Life Insurance?
Life insurance is a way to protect your family should the unthinkable happen to you. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains how life insurance works.
7 Financial Must Haves for the First-Time Home Buyer
Making the leap into homeownership for the first time? Before you buy, make sure you've covered these seven financial basics.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep It Frugal on Mother's Day?
Tell us how you keep it frugal on Mother's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Once Bitten Twice Shy: What is Credit Security Worth to You?
If you have had your identity stolen, you're prepared to bring out the big guns to protect it. Even if you haven't been once bitten, you may be shy. Here are some (arguable but eff
10 Smart DIY Spice Storage Ideas
Nothing clutters up a kitchen like a bunch of spice jars. Get yours all in a row — and easy to find — with some ingenious DIY.
Ask the Readers: How Are Your Financial Goals Coming Along?
Tell us about how your financial goals are coming along and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!