With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, we need to get creative about how we conserve it. Here are some ways you may not have thought of to help save the planet, one
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
Typically, one of the major necessities in business start-ups is a hefty financial commitment. However, there are ways to start a business for much less.
I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
Today my middle son hit my youngest son in the face with a Ziploc bag full of pennies. It was premeditated, and as I burst into the dining room to sort it all out, I found myself
Today we found articles on a hundred ways to make a hundred bucks, pantry items to stock up on this summer, and the ultimate guide to backpacks for college students.
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
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Saving the Planet - One Drop at a Time
With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, we need to get creative about how we conserve it. Here are some ways you may not have thought of to help save the planet, one
How Late Payments Affect Your Credit
Don't let runaway late payments wreak havoc on your credit score.
Is Your Hotel Hiding These 5 Fees in Your Bill?
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
Start a Business for Next to Nothing
Typically, one of the major necessities in business start-ups is a hefty financial commitment. However, there are ways to start a business for much less.
Two More Crafty Ways to Steal From You - GPS Units and Cell Phones.
I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Search and Destroy
It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?
Your Bad Credit Isn't the End of the World
High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
How to Escape the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle
Living the paycheck-to-paycheck life is stressful and miserable. But here's a way to escape!
Flashback Friday: 70 Brilliant Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
It's hot outside! Battle summer's brutal heat with these cool and easy ways to chill.
10 Clever Ways to Keep Cool When It's Stupid Hot Out
It's almost July and that means it's hot out for most of you. Keep your cool without losing your shirt with some clever hot air hacks.
Use These Stores' Gift Cards ASAP
Time to dig through the desk drawer. If you have any of these lingering store gift cards, the time to use them may be now or never.
Are You Doing Bad Things with Your Money?
Today my middle son hit my youngest son in the face with a Ziploc bag full of pennies. It was premeditated, and as I burst into the dining room to sort it all out, I found myself
Best Money Tips: 100 Quick Ways to Make $100
Today we found articles on a hundred ways to make a hundred bucks, pantry items to stock up on this summer, and the ultimate guide to backpacks for college students.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in July 2012
Potect your wallet and spend your money wisely in July! Read through for the best and worst things to buy this month.
How to Get Magazines for Cheap (or Free!)
Magazines are fun to read — but buying them at the store can get crazy expensive. Learn how to get magazine fix and save.
Wantable Makeup: Premium Cosmetics at a Bargain Price
Wantable promises to send you things you'll love, but do the products measure up to the cost? Open a box with a Wise Bread blogger to find out!
How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card
Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.
Make Your Dishwasher Last (Almost) Forever With These 6 Tricks
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
How to Clear Out Financial Clutter
Any kind of clutter can weigh you down, even financial clutter. So clear it out and get your finances back on track.
How to Get Good Advice
Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.