Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.
By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital.
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be diffic
New investors may be tempted to move their mutual fund investments into an actively managed fund. Choose an index fund instead to avoid a costly mistake.
Whether you work in a busy office, travel a lot, or just love listening to music, these headphones deliver spectacular audio quality and minimize distractions.
As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it
I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c
Last night I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!” After some careful consideration th
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
How to Find Really Free Freebies
Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.
Do You Have Your TV Converter Box Yet?
By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital.
Best Money Tips: 80 Small and Big Ways to Save Money
Today we found big and small ways to save money, ways to spend less on this year's Super Bowl party, and how to date on budget.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save at the Pump?
Tell us how you save at the pump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Things to Avoid Before You File Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is trying enough already. Don't make it worse by making one of these mistakes.
3 Terrible Things Foreclosure Does to Your Credit
A foreclosure stings, but you can rebuild. Here's what it will do to your credit, and the steps to take to get it back.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Valentine's Day frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
12 Green Living Habits That'll Save You Every Month
With just a few small tweaks to your routine, soon you'll be treading lightly and carrying a heavy wallet.
Does your culture support saving?
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
These DIY Magazines Can Help You Be Self-Reliant
Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be diffic
Why Index Funds Are the Best Choice for New Investors
New investors may be tempted to move their mutual fund investments into an actively managed fund. Choose an index fund instead to avoid a costly mistake.
Ask the Readers: Are You On Track for Retirement?
Tell us whether you're on track for retirement and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Noise Canceling Headphones
Whether you work in a busy office, travel a lot, or just love listening to music, these headphones deliver spectacular audio quality and minimize distractions.
Entertainment Value: Start a Frugal Club
As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it
Independence Day Roundup: Military vs. Civilian Credit Cards
In certain categories, there are military cards that soundly beat anything civilians can apply for.
What's Your Financial Philosophy? What It Means To Live Below Your Means
I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c
Beware of Pretty Things: 4 Reasons I’m Keeping My Ugly, Old Stuff
Last night I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!” After some careful consideration th
Make a List and Check It Twice to Save Money and Reduce Fraud Risk During the Holidays
This holiday season, take a page out of Santa's book and make a list and check it twice to save big bucks.
6 Ways to Convince a Store Clerk to Give You a Deal
Sometimes, you just have to know the right questions to ask in order to score a great deal.
What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away