Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
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Lunch hour has become recess, a chance to unwind and play a little bit. But it doesn't have to be. Those 45 minutes every day can be the reason you go to work and just the time you
A few years ago, I noticed that, not only did I seem to spend a little more cash than I was comfortable with on cleaning products for my house, but I was having a sort of reaction to them: he [more]
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Recently a very good friend of mine told me about a mishap that involved his 8 year old son, a Wii remote and a large, expensive flat-screen LCD TV. Needless to say he wasn't h
I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter
Planning a trip? Learn how to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to map out your itinerary ahead of time.
Today we found articles on the best and worst states to retire, ways to keep your money safe while traveling, and cancer-causing foods you should avoid.
Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
Want to turn friends on to the frugal lifestyle without scaring them away? Ease them in with my favorite books that are not in-your-face anti-spending books, yet teach a lot of gre
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SOPA — the Stop Online Piracy Act — is everywhere in the news. But what exactly is it, and how will it affect you? You may be surprised.
Wise Bread on Marketplace: A Frugal Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
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Today we found articles on the best sites for online courses, how having a roommate may (or may not) save you money, and how to pack light for winter travel.
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Frugality is a great tool. But if your approach to frugality is to pare away everything non-essential, you're setting yourself up for disaster.
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Cleaning House With Dr. Bronner
A few years ago, I noticed that, not only did I seem to spend a little more cash than I was comfortable with on cleaning products for my house, but I was having a sort of reaction to them: he [more]
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Your Golden Years are finally here! Now that you're done working, make sure you leave enough time in your day for self-care.
Nintendo giving away free non-slip jackets for Wii remotes
Recently a very good friend of mine told me about a mishap that involved his 8 year old son, a Wii remote and a large, expensive flat-screen LCD TV. Needless to say he wasn't h
Put it in a Pie for Fast, Frugal Food
Are you running out of fresh ideas for supper? Are you also running out of meat and fresh veggies? Pie shells are the best trick
Original Ways to Use Original Dawn
I love to use household products in various unique ways, so I was thrilled to learn about some new-to-me hacks for the
Eating Cheap While Abroad
I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter
5 Tips for Sightseeing on the Cheap
Planning a trip? Learn how to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to map out your itinerary ahead of time.
5 Times It's Okay to Close a Credit Card
You know the drill — closing a credit card can damage your credit score. But sometimes, it might be the right move.
Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst States to Retire
Today we found articles on the best and worst states to retire, ways to keep your money safe while traveling, and cancer-causing foods you should avoid.
30 Minutes to a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Hired
Give your LinkedIn profile the professional pizzazz it needs without hiring a professional — or becoming one yourself!
50 Ways To Squeeze Value From Your Healthcare Dollar Without Killing Yourself
Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
My Favorite Guides to Frugal Living Are Not Guides to Frugal Living
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The 10 Most Common Financial Aid Mistakes — And How To Avoid Them
Acing FAFSA is crucial for making college affordable for so many students. Unfortunately, it's also super confusing.