I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
Today we found some great articles on deals to expect this Black Friday, top-notch career advice, and what you need to know about mobile payment apps and identity theft.
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
The 12 Best Ways to Use Up Your Summer Tomatoes
Tomatoes coming out of your ears? Don't toss 'em! Enjoy your late summer bounty with some fun and delicious ways to use them up.
18 Free Ways to Be a Better Person
Want to be a better person but don't want to shell out a lot of cash? These acts of kindness don't cost a thing.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
9 (and a half!) things to do at work when there's no longer work to do (also good for a boring day at home!)
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
John C. Bogle's The Little Book of Common Sense Investing will help you earn a maximum long-term investment return with the least effort possible.
Best Money Tips: Black Friday Predictions to Help You Shop
Today we found some great articles on deals to expect this Black Friday, top-notch career advice, and what you need to know about mobile payment apps and identity theft.
9 Things Successful 30-Somethings Do
Forget the material things. These habits of successful 30-somethings lead to fulfilling, happy, and lucrative lives.
Best Money Tips: Save Hundreds When Selling Your Car
Today we found some great articles on saving hundreds when selling your car, saving for a home down payment, and managing your time in college.
9 Fall Groceries to Add to Your List ASAP
The autumn season brings flavorful pantry staples to produce bins. Be sure to add them to your shopping list for delicious savings.
The two-mile challenge
Bicycling for transportation is something that's important to me, so I was immediately attracted to the
5 Steps to Successful Budgeting
Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.
10 Foods Science Says Are Healthier for Your Hair
Is your hair feeling dry, brittle, and thin? You might need to add these foods your diet.
Money Management in 5 Minutes a Day
Day-to-day money management doesn't need to take a ton of time. Here are some key steps and tools that'll help you create a super-efficient system.
These 8 Apps Will Help You Explore the Great Outdoors
Don't worry about looking down at your phone while outside. These apps will help you get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Exposed: Magazine subscription rates complete BS.
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
Ace Your Next Performance Review With These 7 Tricks
If you're nervous about that upcoming performance review, here's how to make sure you get glowing feedback.
Weight Watchers for Your Wallet
There are a lot of parallels between losing weight and saving money — in fact, some of the best financial advice comes from dieting.
The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
20 Surprisingly Delicious Squash Recipes
It's winter-time and that means fresh squash — and plenty of it. When life gives you squash, make pancakes — and lots more besides!