When I was a sophomore in college, my dad gave me a piggy bank for Hanukkah. I couldn't figure it out at first — had my dad forgotten that I was all grown up and didn't need a pigg
My bank charged me almost $100 in overdraft fees, even though my bank statement never went negative. As one of my colleagues here at Wise Bread reported last week, banks use this s
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
Ladies, are any of you out there like me? I hate buying clothes for work, because I know that work is the only place I'll wear them. They aren't particularly comfortable, and they
I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 A
I haven't owned a television in over 7 years. I haven't lived in a house with a set in over 5 years. I spend my days largely television-free, and I actually like it.
The store that I work at offers a rewards card to frequent shoppers, and there are quite a few people who refuse to sign up for it - I can understand why they wouldn't want to have
Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight
Whether you're unemployed or could just use some cash on the side, these gigs (ranging from oh-so-easy to kind of wacky) can help you make money fast.
The Piggy Bank: A Secret to Simple Saving
When I was a sophomore in college, my dad gave me a piggy bank for Hanukkah. I couldn't figure it out at first — had my dad forgotten that I was all grown up and didn't need a pigg
My Bank Stole My Grocery Money
My bank charged me almost $100 in overdraft fees, even though my bank statement never went negative. As one of my colleagues here at Wise Bread reported last week, banks use this s
35 Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy (or Lazy) Vegetarians
What could be easier than making vegetable stew? Making vegetable stew in a crock pot. Read on for that and 34 more delicious vegetarian recipes.
10 Things You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store (and 10 You Should)
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
How to Dress for Success and Still Spend Less
Ladies, are any of you out there like me? I hate buying clothes for work, because I know that work is the only place I'll wear them. They aren't particularly comfortable, and they
Capital One 360: A Competitive Banking Option
CapOne 360 is a great option for those looking for low fees and great interest rates!
Should You be Ashamed to be on Public Assistance?
Government assistance such as the Food Stamp Program and cash welfare payments are sticky topics of discussion. What exactly is frugal about us
52 Uses for Rubber Bands
The simple rubber band costs next to nothing, but has so many uses. Discover just how versatile it can be.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Cool Off on a Budget?
Tell us about how you cool off on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Five-Day Freeze: Batch Cooking for the Rest of Us
Here are my tips on batch cooking for those who work a full-time job, have tiny ones underfoot, or just generally hate cooking for days at a time.
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Black Friday?
I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 A
Share Your Favorite FinCon Moments and Win $100!
We had a blast at the Financial Blogger Conference. Please come share your stories!
Life Without Television
I haven't owned a television in over 7 years. I haven't lived in a house with a set in over 5 years. I spend my days largely television-free, and I actually like it.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Transportation?
Tell us about how you save on transportation and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Options if You're Underwater on Your Mortgage
Here are six options for people who are underwater on their mortgages.
Seven Lessons Learned from Working Retail
The store that I work at offers a rewards card to frequent shoppers, and there are quite a few people who refuse to sign up for it - I can understand why they wouldn't want to have
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Financial Resolutions for 2013?
Tell us if you have financial resolutions for 2013 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Career Advice You've Ever Been Given?
Tell us about the best career advice you've ever been given and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are your new tires really 6-year old ticking time-bombs?
Check the tires on your car. How do they look? Plenty of tread, no bald spots, no wear and tear? If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a great set of tires with years of life lef