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8 Friendsgiving Hacks That'll Make Everyone Feel at Home

If you're hosting all the Thanksgiving "orphans" in your circle, make your gathering extra homey with some added welcoming touches.

Hambone Soup and 13 Other Hambone Recipes

If you've got some leftover ham, you've got an endless array of cheap, delicious eats. Try one of these recipes!

Saving for Retirement: Highlights From Our Chat With CalSavers

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with CalSavers on Saving for Retirement!

Best Money Tips: How to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday

Today we found ways to have an eco-friendly holiday, the best holiday goods to buy at dollar stores, and rules that every smart shopper lives by.

How to Get the Best Deals on Black Friday

Most of these Black Friday tips are not at all high-tech, but they’ve proven effective year after year.

Cutting the Grocery Bill: Reducing the Cost of a Good Spice Rack

I’ve managed to cut my grocery bill in half, but I’ve struggled with one set of expenses more than I ever though possible. I use a lot of spices and every time I turn around, I fee

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Spend Time With Your Family

Today we found some fantastic articles on free ways to spend time with your family, making money in your spare time, and interview tips for recent grads.

Mayonnaise: The Thrifty and Delicious Secret Ingredient Already in Your Fridge

Whether you want moist cake or tender chicken, for delicious, frugal recipes, just open a jar of mayo.

Could a Divorce Improve Your Finances?

When I was single, I thought that getting married would reduce my expenses greatly, and after I got married I realized that in some instances

Best Money Tips: Free (and Almost Free) Spring Family Fun

Today we found some fantastic articles on spring family fun, ways to spring-clean your budget, and reducing your income taxes.

Is it Safe to Re-Finance Your Home Close to Retirement?

Refinancing to a lower mortgage may sound like a no-brainer, but if you're close to retirement, consider these complications.

Ask the Readers: Do You Gamble?

Tell us whether or not you gamble and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Cheap Charity Is Sweet Charity

Saturday is the Letter Carriers' annual food drive, when you put bags of food out and your mailman or mail woman

7 Investing Lessons From the Two Comma Club

If you want to be a millionaire, take some advice from people who have already achieved that goal — members of Two Comma Club.

Best Money Tips: How to Get Bigger Checks From Social Security

Today we found articles on ways to get bigger checks from Social Security, cheats for waking yourself up during the week, and how to avoid leaving money on the table.

5 Things Lenders Look For in a Loan Application

Ready to make a house a home? Get a leg up on a mortgage application by knowing what lenders are looking for.

Tips For Eating Out Cheaply

My husband and I eat out quite often because we just do not have the time and energy to cook on most weekdays. Even though we go out three times a week or more, we do not really s

10 Ways to Be the Perfect Customer

Getting good service as a patron is a two-way street. If you expect perfect service, you should try to be the perfect customer.

How to Sell Your House in 24 Hours

24 hours? Yup, it's possible. Learn how one Wise Bread Blogger sold her home just a day after listing.

Lose Weight and Eat Better With the 8 Best Diet Apps

Dieters with smartphones have a wide selection of apps to help count calories and track progress. Check out this trim list of the eight best.