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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes?

Tell us about your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Your Couch Can Earn Cash And Support A Band

By now, anyone interested in budget travel has heard of CouchSurfing. While the site has obvious advantages for travelers looking to meet locals and save money, but it can also be

10 Smart DIY Spice Storage Ideas

Nothing clutters up a kitchen like a bunch of spice jars. Get yours all in a row — and easy to find — with some ingenious DIY.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Last-Minute Costume Idea?

Tell us about your favorite last-minute costume idea and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 08/21

Today's great deals include 50% off 18 Stems Rose Bouquet, 60% off or more Jones New York, and more!

7 Important Things You Should Know About Balance Transfer Cards

If you plan to pay down high interest credit card debt with a new zero-interest card, make sure you understand the potential downsides.

Best Money Tips: Career Moves That Will Earn You More Money

Today we found some great articles on career moves that will earn you more money, 5 cheap foods you should avoid, and ways to achieve your goals.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Frugal Fall Activity?

Tell us about your favorite frugal Fall activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Musings inspired by the crappiest of films — Demolition Man.

I saw that film about 15 years ago, and I remember liking it at the time. I also liked stone-washed jeans and neon t-shirts, but I have since come to my senses. However, one nugget

Don't treat businesses like people

When you fall short of meeting your obligations, it's natural to feel bad. In fact, it's natural to want to not only meet the letter of your obligation, but also the spirit: to d

The Best 4-Step Plan to Manage Your Medical Correspondence

How do you process the deluge of statements, notices, and bills for your healthcare? Processing them with these four steps could make the difference between overlooking important p

The U.S. Government Wants You in Debt

I’m going to out on a limb and make the bold statement: the United States government wants you in debt, rather than you saving money. Politics aside, I am going to discuss why I be

Best Money Tips: 19 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

Today we found nearly 20 cheap ways to stay cool, features to consider when shopping for carry-on luggage, and affordable, homemade versions of takeout meals.

Need a job? Apply to become a Census enumerator

The Census Bureau produces an important set of demographics data about the United States every ten years. The 2010 Census is coming up soon and the Bureau is hiring thousands of t

8 Things I Learned About Money After Getting Married

For better or worse, marriage means learning how to manage money with a partner.

Wise Bread Hits the Internet Airwaves!

You’ve read the posts, shared in the forums, and even posted some very worthy comments. Now there’s one more way to “live large on a small budget,” and it’s available via Blog Tal

Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks

Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.

Best Money Tips: Raise Your Kids and Save Money, Too

Your precious little ones bring so much joy, so much fulfillment, and so much credit card debt. This week in Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup, we explore ways to save money

Obama Eases Treasury Costs with At-Home Money Printing Stimulus

Everyone is feeling the economic crunch these days, and that includes the Treasury department. It’s no news to anyone here that there has been increasing unhappiness with President

6 Things You Need to Know About the New Costco Credit Card

Are you considering the new Costco card? Here's everything you need to know.