Most online shoppers I know are very familiar with Ebay and Amazon. The problem is that the hardcore Ebayers are not very familiar with the Amazon Marketplace. [more]
Sometimes you get a windfall--a bonus, an award or reward, a gift, a long-forgotten loan unexpectedly repaid. When that happens to you, do you use the money to make a special purc
Today we found smart things to do before 2015 comes to an end, the best ways to make the most of Black Friday, and tips on overcoming things that limit your potential.
Right now Safeway is having an event called Savings Rally which lasts until February 26th. The deal is that you get a dollar off coupon for buying a number of items off a list of
In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800
You almost get that job promotion you yearn so badly for, but things fall through at the last minute. Every time your love life gets serious, the relationship blows apart. You woul
Is the amount of gas you are pumping - and paying for - really the amount of gas that ends up in your tank? Here's a quick and easy test to make sure you are getting your money's w
Today we found articles on smart things to do with $1,000, easy ways to extend your vegetable growing season, and something to try when you’re too anxious to sleep.
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
When you find something unusable, broken, or dirty, what do you do? Do you toss it? Give it to a thrift store? Recycle it? Would earning money for your troubles (and your trash)
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Know Your Markets and Earn Some Cash: Ebay vs. Amazon
Most online shoppers I know are very familiar with Ebay and Amazon. The problem is that the hardcore Ebayers are not very familiar with the Amazon Marketplace. [more]
Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst Deals at Costco
Today we found some great articles on the best and the worst of Costco, a guide to tipping, and how to have wrinkle-free clothes without ironing.
It's all your money
Sometimes you get a windfall--a bonus, an award or reward, a gift, a long-forgotten loan unexpectedly repaid. When that happens to you, do you use the money to make a special purc
Best Money Tips: 15 Things to Do Before 2015 Ends
Today we found smart things to do before 2015 comes to an end, the best ways to make the most of Black Friday, and tips on overcoming things that limit your potential.
10 Easy Holiday Lighting Hacks
Get that festive glow the frugal way with these helpful Christmas lighting hacks.
5 Latin American Markets to Watch
For those with a greater risk tolerance, growing Latin American economies offer opportunity. Is there room in your portfolio for a trip south?
Best Money Tips: Cheap (and Creative) Valentine's Day Ideas
Today we found some great articles on cheap and creative Valentine's Day ideas, updating your life without emptying your wallet, and paying down debt.
Best Money Tips: How You Might Be Killing Your Car
Today we found some great articles on how you might be killing your car, why stressing over debt isn't always necessary, and flu-fighting foods.
Safeway Savings Rally - How I got 9 bags of groceries for $13
Right now Safeway is having an event called Savings Rally which lasts until February 26th. The deal is that you get a dollar off coupon for buying a number of items off a list of
I'd Rather Be A Brunette: 10 Tips To Save On Hair Care
In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
How a $700 billion bailout became a $800 billion "rescue plan"
You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800
Master Your Life and Stop Self-Sabotage (Book Review)
You almost get that job promotion you yearn so badly for, but things fall through at the last minute. Every time your love life gets serious, the relationship blows apart. You woul
5 Ways to Handle a Forced Early Retirement
When you're forced to exit the workforce early, it can throw a serious wrench in your retirement plans. Here's how to handle it.
6 "Good" Eating Habits That Are Keeping Us Fat
Having a hard time dropping those last five? It may be due to a "truth" you learned long ago and haven't given a second thought...until now.
Are You Being Ripped off at the Gas Station?
Is the amount of gas you are pumping - and paying for - really the amount of gas that ends up in your tank? Here's a quick and easy test to make sure you are getting your money's w
Best Money Tips: Smart Things to Do With $1,000
Today we found articles on smart things to do with $1,000, easy ways to extend your vegetable growing season, and something to try when you’re too anxious to sleep.
My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
Ask the Readers: Trash or Cash? (Chance to Win $20!)
When you find something unusable, broken, or dirty, what do you do? Do you toss it? Give it to a thrift store? Recycle it? Would earning money for your troubles (and your trash)
7 Frugal Ways to Protect Your Home During the Holidays
Don't leave town on your holiday vacation until you've taken these steps to safeguard your home! Nobody wants "Home Alone" to become real life.
Best Money Tips: 18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we let you in on things you shouldn't say in co