The only easy way to create a budget is to start with what you spent last month (and last year) and copy the numbers forward. If you don't do that, you're going to miss so
Those of you who are old enough may have noticed some worrisome similarities between the economy of the 1970s and the economy today. If so, you're not alone--more than a few p
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There's a certain class of ways to get free money or free stuff simply by paying attention, keeping track, and being careful. I don't do these things. It's not because they don't
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to lower your home insurance, saving on your wedding cocktail tab, and displaying proper tipping etiquette.
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Traveling for work can be exhausting, but smart road warriors know how to turn that down time into quality time.
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Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Amazon.com, the best items to buy now, and how to get the best hotel deals.
The Five Stages of Not Shopping
When people see us make a lifestyle change — even a positive one like frugality — their responses often resemble the Five Stages of Grief.
Best Money Tips: 80 Small and Big Ways to Save Money
Today we found big and small ways to save money, ways to spend less on this year's Super Bowl party, and how to date on budget.
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McCain or Obama? Who’ll be better for your wallet?
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I turn down free money
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to lower your home insurance, saving on your wedding cocktail tab, and displaying proper tipping etiquette.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Car
Think you're ready to bid a fond farewell to your hoopty? Hang on — make sure you know what you're selling — and what you're buying.
Get Your Home Cleaner Than a Pro Can — And Save Big
Save money on a cleaning service by using a little elbow grease of your own. Your home will sparkle — and it's a lot easier than you think!
A Superior Life: What You Put In Is What You Get Out
Whether it be the amount of business ideas you start, the sports you play, the languages you learn or the people you date, it is not a good idea to bite off more than you can chew.
Emergency Plan: Better Than an Emergency Fund
This is broader than just an Emergency Fund; it's an Emergency Plan.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at BJ's Wholesale Club
Today we found helpful articles on ways to save big at BJ’s Wholesale Club, train hacks for your next trip, and health snacks that actually work against you.
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Saving water is not only good for the planet, it can be a highly efficient way to cut your water and energy bills (energy to heat the water).
How to File For Bankruptcy
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When your credit card starts burning a hole in your pocket, it's time to re-think the convenience of carrying plastic.
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Working at an office supply superstore teaches more than just the price of pens. Find out what one Wise Bread writer learned during a first summer job.