2011 wasn't a great year for the economy. And most experts don't expect 2012 to be any better. What can small business do to survive, or even thrive, in a tough environment?
Today we found some great articles on beginner investing mistakes you can avoid, reasons why being cheap is bad, and frugal ways to relax on a stressful day.
DIY pet grooming isn't nearly as difficult as it sounds. If you just set aside a little bit of time each month, you can save a bundle and still have happy, clean pets.
Sunlight is great for mind, body, and spirit, but it's pretty tough on the skin. Get the benefits with less harm with one of these five best sunscreens.
What would you do if you were about to lose your home? What would you be willing to do to keep it? Is it even possible to keep it once you've missed a few payments?
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Making sure your kids get the best education possible isn't always easy, but these resources can help you create a challenging curriculum on the cheap.
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8 Easy Home Maintenance To-Dos for Spring
Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.
Buying Virtual Cats Might Be the Future of Investing
What happens when you combine cute kitties with an addictive game? The hottest new investment trend.
6 Products That Cost More for Women Than for Men
Ever notice that blue razors cost less than pink ones? Stop letting gender-based packaging and marketing sabotage your budget.
The 8 Life Skills You Must Learn in Your 40s
You're never too old to stop learning! By the time you hit the big 4-0, consider mastering these eight essential life skills.
How to Prosper Despite the Coming Economic Challenge
2011 wasn't a great year for the economy. And most experts don't expect 2012 to be any better. What can small business do to survive, or even thrive, in a tough environment?
10 Ways to Make Meeting New People Fun and Easy
Meeting new people can be nerve-wracking. Get social with confidence with some surefire ice-breakers and meet and greet basics.
Getting the Most Out of Free College-Planning Resources
Applying for colleges can be daunting for students and parents alike, but these free resources make the process much easier.
Sayonara, Ramen-san
In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.
Best Money Tips: How to Fly for Free
Today we found some great articles on how to fly for free, tips to reduce your grocery budget, and how to save money on things you need.
Best Money Tips: Amateur Investing Mistakes You Can Avoid
Today we found some great articles on beginner investing mistakes you can avoid, reasons why being cheap is bad, and frugal ways to relax on a stressful day.
The Inanity of my Humanity (and why I choose to share it on Wisebread)
What do David Beckham and grump callers from The Chronicle have in common? Teaching us to live life frugally, of course.
How to Preserve Your Relationships When Circumstances Change
Big life changes — even positive ones — can cause relationships to suffer. Learn how to weather the storm and come out stronger in the end.
Mind Over Math - Believing It Makes It So
Boost your child's brain power with a little encouragement. Science proves kids' intelligence grows when they realize it can.
Pet Peeves Part 2: Good Grooming
DIY pet grooming isn't nearly as difficult as it sounds. If you just set aside a little bit of time each month, you can save a bundle and still have happy, clean pets.
Top Three Tax Facts to Know for 2016
Hasn't tax day already come and gone? Yes, but it's never too early to start worrying about next year's taxes.
The 5 Best Sunscreens
Sunlight is great for mind, body, and spirit, but it's pretty tough on the skin. Get the benefits with less harm with one of these five best sunscreens.
The 5 Best iPhone 6 Covers
In order to keep your iPhone in top texting and tweeting condition, you need a phone cover that's durable, like one of these best five choices.
How to Avoid Foreclosure
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Frugal Ways to Help Your Child Get the Best Education
Making sure your kids get the best education possible isn't always easy, but these resources can help you create a challenging curriculum on the cheap.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]