Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be diffic
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Library sales aren't always for the faint of heart, and the huge selection plus low prices can be overwhelming. Follow these tips for a better trip next time.
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Black Friday...black in more ways than one
Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
3 Times a Refinance Is the Wrong Move
A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
How Frugal Is Coconut Oil, Really?
Coconut oil might be the most-hyped super versatile product for food and beauty ever, but can you really afford to use it everywhere?
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Your Mortgage
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on your mortgage, ways to make extra money and keep your day job, and how to ace a group interview.
Ways to Save Everyday: Highlights From Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on ways to save everyday!
How to Trick Yourself Into Better Credit Card Behavior
By making a few key moves before you shop, you can easily trick your brain into better credit card use. Here's how.
Flashback Friday: Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month With These 95 Crock Pot Dishes
January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.
Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?
Tell us if you have an emergency fund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Have an Amusement Park & TV Free Summer (and if you can’t, find a way to make it cheaper)
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
Best Money Tips: Writing the Perfect Cover Letter
Today we found some fantastic articles on writing the perfect cover letter, why gas prices keep going up, and retirement advice from real people.
Useful Gifts for College-Bound Graduates
Congratulate the high-school graduate in your life with one of these gifts they can use when they head to college.
These DIY Magazines Can Help You Be Self-Reliant
Everyone’s looking to become less dependent on the traditional economy. As we wean ourselves from manufactured luxuries and discover ways to create for ourselves, it can be diffic
Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
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.
A Better Way to Rank America's Colleges
How should an American University be judged? By how well it serves the public good in three fundamental ways.
The 5 Best Waterproof Mascaras
Keeping your mascara smudge-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five waterproof mascaras and your lashes will stay gorgeous.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Library Sale
Library sales aren't always for the faint of heart, and the huge selection plus low prices can be overwhelming. Follow these tips for a better trip next time.
Save Hundreds by Getting Yourself Out of Hot Water
Saving hot water can be easy — and even help you lose weight — with just a few habit changes.