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I'm no slouch when it comes to folding laundry. I'll happily do my share, although my wife does way more than I do. However, I've just never understood that folding nig
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So you need to remain accessible while you're traveling, but don't want to succumb to your cellular provider's obscene roaming and long distance charges. Pay phones
As some of you are aware, I experienced the wait of all waits at Papa Murphy’s recently. Over one hour for a phone order, which left me fuming (partly at my own politeness for not
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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
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Best Money Tips: Steps to Cheaper Food
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Saving money for kids made easy (NOT) by banks
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Best Money Tips: How to Have a Killer BBQ on a Budget
Today we found articles on how to have a killer BBQ on a budget, hacks to get beauty products for practically nothing, and practical steps to achieve inner peace.
It can be done; how to fold the perfect fitted sheet.
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Living within your means isn't nasty
How bad could things get? The New York Times asked that question about the economic situation. It's a good question, but they gave a really bad answer.
Frugal Ways to Stay in Touch on the Road
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Papa Murphy’s update: nice save.
As some of you are aware, I experienced the wait of all waits at Papa Murphy’s recently. Over one hour for a phone order, which left me fuming (partly at my own politeness for not
8 Crazy Jobs You Didn't Know Existed
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419 baiting – keeping online scammers running in circles
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Fitness Resolutions: How Much Will Your New Exercise Routine Cost?
If you're like many Americans, you made a resolution to get fit this year. Here's how much it'll cost with some popular workouts.
The weird logic of economic growth
Ever notice that we have names for a period when the economy isn't growing (recession or depression), but there's no name for when it is growing? If they call it anything,
Best Money Tips: Things You Should Buy at a Dollar Store
Today we found some great articles on things you should buy at a Dollar Store, de-stressing during the workday, and tweeting your way to a new gig.
I Scream, You Scream… I’m Lovin’ FREE Ice Cream!
It has just reached spring temps here in Nebraska, and the ice cream junkie in me has emerged from winter slumber. What better way to feed the
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Side Income?
Tell us whether you have side income and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Assets You Can Count on During Tough Times
When the going gets tough, the tough get going toward these eight dependable assets. What's backstopping your finances?
Friends Don't Let Friends...
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
Best Money Tips: When Are eBay and Craigslist Worth It?
Today we found some stellar articles on when eBay and Craigslist are worth it, things you never thought you could DIY, and saving money in your home office.
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.
Ask the Readers: Do You Meal Plan?
Tell us whether you meal plan and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!