Upgrading one thing doesn't mean you need to upgrade another and another — although it can feel that way. And there's a name for that — the Diderot Effect.
I had to do a double-take, too. But the promise of super-cheap flights from Europe to the US is on the horizon. And it's not 10 years away as many people first thought. [more]
Today we found some fantastic articles on preparing for a road trip, using your credit cards to make and save money, and getting reduced prices on Amazon.
I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
Parents can take out low-interest loans in order to help their children pay for school. With a Parent PLUS loan, parents can borrow directly from the federal government and receive
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking fami
Stateless systems are at it again. I’m a huge fan of their two biggest sites, BugMeNot (a way to bypass compulsory website registrations) and RetailMeNot (a vast coupon codes site)
A DIY exterior paint job can save you a lot of money, but it's not a casual, finish-in-a-day project. Here are the steps and tools you'll need to do it right.
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Lifestyle Upgrades: Beware the Diderot Effect
Upgrading one thing doesn't mean you need to upgrade another and another — although it can feel that way. And there's a name for that — the Diderot Effect.
How To Get Mugged
Muggings happen. Don't let fear overcome you, and instead make these moves immediately.
I Feel Pretty: Beautiful Coupon Codes (and Free Shipping)
One of my favorite scent blogs, Now Smell This, offers up some tempting online deals to be had. [more]
Would imminent diarrhea beat a speeding ticket? Deadline extended.
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Link Me, Baby! Sending Out Thankful Vibes
Wise Bread is always grateful for the links we get from friends and even rivals. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money at Target
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Target, managing finances after college, and ways you may be hurting your credit.
Flights from Europe to the US from $14.
I had to do a double-take, too. But the promise of super-cheap flights from Europe to the US is on the horizon. And it's not 10 years away as many people first thought. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Prepare for a Road Trip
Today we found some fantastic articles on preparing for a road trip, using your credit cards to make and save money, and getting reduced prices on Amazon.
Never go shopping unless you're armed with a cell phone.
"It seems like a great deal, but maybe it's cheaper somewhere else?" I've said those words a lot, maybe not out loud but certainly in my head. [more]
Making the most of your guilty pleasures
I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
Alcohol is good for your heart
After quitting smoking, having one or two drinks a day is the best single thing you can do for your cardiovascular health. [more]
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Dental Care
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving on dental care, uses for plastic bags, and cutting back on home expenses.
Obamacare Fraud Alert: Con Artists Prey on Worried Health Insurance Consumers
Nothing brings out scamsters and fraudsters like chaos and confusion. The Obamacare health insurance exchange rollout is no exception.
Parent PLUS Loans
Parents can take out low-interest loans in order to help their children pay for school. With a Parent PLUS loan, parents can borrow directly from the federal government and receive
10 Hard Truths About Getting Hired That You Don't Want to Believe
Want to get the job? All you need to do is make sure you're a good-looking, six-foot tall man who already has a job. Learn more.
Too broke to be frugal?
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
Oprah Asks A Great Question; What Can You Live Without?
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking fami
I Challenge You To Beat My Price.
Stateless systems are at it again. I’m a huge fan of their two biggest sites, BugMeNot (a way to bypass compulsory website registrations) and RetailMeNot (a vast coupon codes site)
7 Deadly Energy Sinners: The Energy Hogs Hiding in Your Home
You'll find power guzzlers in both likely and unlikely places around your home. But by making some fairly painless changes, you can see big savings.
How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home
A DIY exterior paint job can save you a lot of money, but it's not a casual, finish-in-a-day project. Here are the steps and tools you'll need to do it right.