Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
If you love pasta, but don't love rolling and kneading dough, consider an Imperia Pasta Machine. It's fun and inexpensive, and the results are delicious.
Airlines make it hard to earn and redeem miles. Learn to leverage carrier alliances to find great awards flights, for much less cost in miles (and cents).
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
10 Ways to Get Free (or Almost Free) Airline Tickets
Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.
How to Host House Guests Without Going Crazy
The next time you have house guests, follow these suggestions to make the stay easier on both you and your guests.
10 Things You Already Own That Can Be Turned Into a Tote Bag
You can always use an extra tote bag, and it turns out you can make one out of several items that are already in your house!
Stuff We Love: Pasta Made With an Imperia Pasta Machine
If you love pasta, but don't love rolling and kneading dough, consider an Imperia Pasta Machine. It's fun and inexpensive, and the results are delicious.
101 Ways to Save Money Around the House
Saving extra dollars around the house is like finding money in the couch — and lots more fun. How much will you find?
5 Budget Destinations Where You Can Learn to Scuba Dive
Scuba diving can be an expensive hobby, but in these five destinations, you can explore the depths of the sea without busting your budget.
8 Terrible Work-From-Home "Jobs" You Should Avoid
Bad news: If a work-from-home job seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Debit Or Credit? Which One Should You Choose At The Checkout?
Debit or credit? Although the outcome seems the same, it’s a different process with different consequences.
How to Set Up Automatic Payments
Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.
The mystery shopping scam that could cost you a fortune.
For many years now, thousands of folks have been earning a little extra cash by doing Mystery Shopping (aka Secret Shopping). [more]
A Denim Expert Reveals Why You Only Need 3 Pairs of Jeans
By following a simple routine, you can have denim jeans for every occasion and task, and you only have to buy a single pair per year.
11 Life Skills That Are Now Completely Obsolete
Oh, how the times have changed — and not always for the better. Today's tech has all but rendered these once-crucial life skills obsolete.
The Secret to Redeeming Travel Rewards with Airline Partners
Airlines make it hard to earn and redeem miles. Learn to leverage carrier alliances to find great awards flights, for much less cost in miles (and cents).
Are You Getting Charged by a Text Message Scam?
One writer shares her story about being charged for a cellphone text message service she never signed up for — and how you can avoid the same scam.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Father's Day on a Budget?
Tell us how you celebrate Father's Day on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
50 Ways to Walk More
There's an easy way to lose 10 pounds and 2 inches off your waist — walking 10,000 steps a day. Here are 50 great ways to get those steps in.
50 Ways to Make Exercise More Fun
Getting motivated to workout day after day can really be a drag. Keep fitness fun — and productive — with these tricks.
The Store Sales Cycle: Your Monthly Guide to Clearance Prices
From groceries to light bulbs, sales are not random. Every year stores put certain products on sale around the same time. Discover what's cheap when.
How to Use Up Remaining Balances on Prepaid Gift Cards
Looking in my wallet, there are no less than 5 prepaid debit or gift cards hiding at any one time.