This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per
Music fans of the world, unite. The very cool Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails (or who basically IS Nine Inch Nails), is letting fans download the entire new album The Slip free at
At any port you can probably see hundreds to thousands of empty shipping containers just sitting around waiting to be loaded. In recent times these containers have not only transp
In the past few decades the Ad Council has been running an ad with the tag line "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk". This ad campaign has been instrumental in decreasing drunk
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the spee
If you're not in control of your spending, your spending is in control of you. Here's how to break the spending habit and regain control of your money.
Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
I was at a local fair recently. The kids were hungry, I was thirsty and we all wanted a snack break. But my wife and I knew we’d have to pay the price. At events like these, you’re
You can make soy milk, veggie burgers, and tofu at home for literally pennies on the dollar. $1.50 in soy beans can produce 24 meals. It's fun and super nutritious. Learn exactly h
Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, a
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Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd
This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per
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If you want to spend some of your tax refund, get your money's worth by reviewing the deals in this month's What to Buy.
I Scream, You Scream… I’m Lovin’ FREE Ice Cream!
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Trent Reznor giving away new Nine Inch Nails album
Music fans of the world, unite. The very cool Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails (or who basically IS Nine Inch Nails), is letting fans download the entire new album The Slip free at
6 Ways to Save on College Tuition
College can be one of the most important investments you make — and one of the most expensive. Keep costs down with these techniques.
Welcome to Container City - How Shipping Containers Are Recycled into Green Dwellings
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Friends Don't Let Friends...
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Ask the Readers: Do You Make Money From Your Hobbies?
Tell us about your money-making hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
No Hot Water: Now What?
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the spee
8 Ways to Stop Spending — Today
If you're not in control of your spending, your spending is in control of you. Here's how to break the spending habit and regain control of your money.
Money Market Accounts: Ideal for Emergency Funds
With a higher return than a regular savings account, a money market bank account is a good choice for your emergency cash.
Not Rich Enough and Not Poor Enough
Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
10 Smart Ways I'm Spending My Tax Refund
Is Uncle Sam giving you a little something back this tax season? Here's how one Wise Bread writer is spending his to tie up some loose financial ends.
Concession stand treats – a license to print money.
I was at a local fair recently. The kids were hungry, I was thirsty and we all wanted a snack break. But my wife and I knew we’d have to pay the price. At events like these, you’re
Soy Milk, Tofu, and Veggie Burgers for pennies, anyone?
You can make soy milk, veggie burgers, and tofu at home for literally pennies on the dollar. $1.50 in soy beans can produce 24 meals. It's fun and super nutritious. Learn exactly h
Would you sell your vote?
Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, a
Flash Sale Sites: Great Discounts...With a Price
Flash sale websites offer great deals for a limited amount of time...but at what cost?