Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
Looking for ways to honor your partner and your financial goals at the same time? Don't want to be a dud this Valentine's Day, but don't have fifty to a hundred bucks to drop on ch
Going for an affordable little spruce up? Not wanting to spend an entire weekend sanding down Grandma's old bureau? Here are three easy and cheap decorating ideas to add unexpected
Now that many of you have crunched the numbers for accelerating your mortgage payoff, I think you are ready for a quick lesson on speeding through your mortgage. Now, I am not sayi
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Eating Vegan on the Cheap
People often assume — incorrectly — that making vegan meals means a big jump in grocery costs. Find out how to go vegan and save.
Healthy, frugal eating
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
7 Easy Lunch Ideas for Work
Don't be intimidated by brown-bagging it — having a fast, tasty work lunch can be easy and inexpensive. Just follow these tips.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Recharge?
Tell us what you do to recharge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
25 Tasty and Affordable Salad Dressing Recipes
Whether you're a die-hard salad lover or a chopped-veggies newbie, these 25 delicious, easy-to-make dressings will spice up your salads.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money at the Movies?
Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Maximize Rewards on Everyday Spending
If you're not using your travel or cash back card for certain expenses, you're leaving valuable rewards on the table.
6 Compact Airplane Snacks for Frequent Fliers
Stow these cheap and satisfying travel snacks in your carry-on for a quick bite when the going gets delayed.
Sex Up Your Sandwich: Ideas for Budget Conscious Brown Baggers
Spice up your lunch with these affordable sandwich ideas that are flavorful and way more exciting than your average baloney or ham loaf.
Are You Wasting or Saving Money With a Warehouse Club Membership?
Warehouse clubs are large stores such as Costco or BJ's that charge a yearly membership to purchase items at wholesale prices. Are they worth it?
Valentine's Day on a Budget
Looking for ways to honor your partner and your financial goals at the same time? Don't want to be a dud this Valentine's Day, but don't have fifty to a hundred bucks to drop on ch
Cheap Decorating: Three Simple Hacks for Style on a Dime
Going for an affordable little spruce up? Not wanting to spend an entire weekend sanding down Grandma's old bureau? Here are three easy and cheap decorating ideas to add unexpected
Sexy Summer Dinners: 5 Great Hot-Weather Meal Ideas
Need fresh ideas for sultry summer dinners? Check out these elegant, guest-worthy, hot-weather meals.
10 Signs Your Company Is Going Under
Has half the executive staff suddenly decided to make more time for family? Yeah, your company is doomed.
36 Green Gift Wrapping Ideas
Trying to maintain eco boundaries in the middle of winter holiday chaos? Here are 36 green gift wrapping ideas to get you started.
7 Fresh Ideas for Healthy Road Trip Snacks
Fuel up cheaply and easily while you're traveling (or anytime!) with these delicious, healthy road trip snacks fit for the entire family.
How to Sell Your Hair for Cash
There is a huge market for sourcing natural hair. Here are some tips and information on how to sell your tresses for cash.
Speeding through your mortgage
Now that many of you have crunched the numbers for accelerating your mortgage payoff, I think you are ready for a quick lesson on speeding through your mortgage. Now, I am not sayi
How to Spot Counterfeit Money
Have you ever gotten a bill where something seemed a little off? Ever wished you could quickly check to see if it was good? Well, here's how.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use eBay?
Tell us if you use eBay and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!