If you've got a living situation like most high school and many college students, where you'll continue to have a roof over your head and food to eat even if you don't
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Whether you're organizing your closet for the first time or need to make even more space, these tips will help keep your clothing neat and easy-to-access.
Nothing vindicates a cynic by being proven right and coupons can often be used as a marketing tool for the old bait and switch. Overcome misgivings about coupons by going from coup
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
Taking a vacation is getting more expensive each year. But staying at a hotel doesn't have to break the bank. If you know your way around a desk clerk, you can find or negotiate
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If you've got a living situation like most high school and many college students, where you'll continue to have a roof over your head and food to eat even if you don't
7 Things You Should Never Do on LinkedIn
LinkedIn can help you find work, make connections, and get ahead — if you use it right. Are you making any of these LinkedIn miscues?
Beyond Beef: Tasty, Frugal Protein
If you're looking for filling, inexpensive protein to anchor your meals, there are more options than you may think (and they're delicious!).
7 Ways That Anyone Can Travel for Free
Satisfying your wanderlust doesn't have to drain your savings. In fact, if you're clever, you can travel for free.
The 5 Things With the Biggest Impact on Your Credit Score
Perplexed by those three little numbers? Here's the breakdown of what exactly makes up your FICO score.
Back to School: The Case for majoring in English
This time of year college recruiters and counselors at both traditional and online colleges are selling students on the 'majors come lately': Criminal Justice, Business, Child Deve
8 Ways to Save on Smartphone Costs While Traveling
A phone's a great — even necessary — travel companion, but the data costs can mount. Extend your trip by cutting the cost of smartphone roaming.
14 Ways to Organize a Messy Closet
Whether you're organizing your closet for the first time or need to make even more space, these tips will help keep your clothing neat and easy-to-access.
6 False Assumptions About Debt-Free Living
What to expect once you're debt-free.
Coupon Coups
Nothing vindicates a cynic by being proven right and coupons can often be used as a marketing tool for the old bait and switch. Overcome misgivings about coupons by going from coup
10 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew
Ever wished you knew what was on the boss's mind? Wonder no more.
Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
These 15 Road Trip Snacks Make It All About the Journey
Are we there yet? Who cares when the car is filled with delicious — and healthy — snacks and treats like these!
5 Hotel Room Booking Tools Every Frugal Traveler Should Know
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez shares some great frugal travel tools on TV — and right here, too, just in case you can't tune in.
Jack Bauer Never Buys Anything — How TVs Frugalest Characters Get by With Less
From Jack Bauer to Scooby-Doo, there are plenty of TV characters who know how to squeeze a dollar. Here are nine to watch for.
Negotiate Your Own Hotel Deal
Taking a vacation is getting more expensive each year. But staying at a hotel doesn't have to break the bank. If you know your way around a desk clerk, you can find or negotiate
Beware These 6 Phony IRS Calls and Emails
No one particularly likes hearing from the IRS, but we bet you'd enjoy hearing from these tax scammers even less.
The 6 Companies With the Best Customer Service
Sure, business is in it for the money. That's why it's so nice to hear about a company going above and beyond to satisfy a customer — like these.
The 10 Stupidest Things Smart People Say
You're smart, wise, savvy — so stop saying these 10 words and phrases that make you look stupid!
Here's How Generosity Actually Improves Your Life
Everyone knows giving is its own reward, but it's nice to know that giving gives back to the giver, too. Here's how.