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
From video games to vinyl, you may want to scoop up these finds at a local garage sale or thrift shop — or dig around for them in your basement or attic.
Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
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
Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could prob
Software is expensive, right? Well, not today my friends. Those fab guys and gals over at PC World have spent a whole bunch of their very valuable time and energy researching the b
“Credit cards and debit cards have the exact same benefits.” I’ve heard this statement for a long time, but I wanted to test it out to see if it is true.
Not so fast on that mouse-button, frequent Amazon shopper -- the ginormous Internet retailer doesn't always offer the best price. It still pays to shop around.
The 3 Best Pieces of Financial Wisdom From Oprah Winfrey
There's nothing Oprah can't do — including offer some stellar financial advice. Learn how to handle your money from an icon with plenty.
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 Apps That Monitor Your Credit for You
There's an app for everything these days — even credit monitoring. Now there's really no excuse!
10 Collectibles That Almost Always Become More Valuable
From video games to vinyl, you may want to scoop up these finds at a local garage sale or thrift shop — or dig around for them in your basement or attic.
The 5 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair
Keeping your hair frizz-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos for frizzy hair and your coif will remain sleek.
America Is the No Vacation Nation
Studies show that Americans are not using all their vacation time and are not given as much vacation time as other developed countries to begin with.
6 Cars You Can Drive (Almost) Forever
Meet the anti-lemons. After rigorous testing, these six cars have proven their reliability and longevity time and time and time and time... again.
50 Ways to Make Exercise More Fun
Getting motivated to workout day after day can really be a drag. Keep fitness fun — and productive — with these tricks.
Why "Buy One Get One Free" Is Usually A Bad Deal
Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
You Won't Believe How Much the Average Person Spends on Salon Visits Each Year
Beauty salons are a 20 billion dollar industry in the United States. How much are you spending on your look?
$9 Fares at Spirit Airlines – But is it a Bargain?
Airfare for less than $50 makes me a little giddy, even though I haven’t left the state in over 2 years. So I had to do a double-take on the Red L
Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Reduce Your Phone Bill, Immediately and Easily
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
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
5 Most Affordable Gym Memberships
These five gyms will let you work up a sweat without spending a fortune.
Forget Saving...25 Places to Look for Spare Change
Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could prob
101 fantastic freebies for your PC
Software is expensive, right? Well, not today my friends. Those fab guys and gals over at PC World have spent a whole bunch of their very valuable time and energy researching the b
Our Worst Financial Mistakes and What You Can Learn From Them
Wise Bread bloggers share their worst financial mistakes. Hopefully, wherever you may be in your living-large journey, you can learn from us.
Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards: A Comprehensive Comparison
“Credit cards and debit cards have the exact same benefits.” I’ve heard this statement for a long time, but I wanted to test it out to see if it is true.
Craigslist vs. eBay: Where to Sell 10 Common Items
Craigslist or eBay? It can be a difficult decision. Use this cheat sheet to figure out where to hock 10 of the most commonly sold items.
5 Things You Shouldn't Order on Amazon
Not so fast on that mouse-button, frequent Amazon shopper -- the ginormous Internet retailer doesn't always offer the best price. It still pays to shop around.