Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
You've got two to three weeks until Spring Break and a meal card with zero balance left. Not enough time to look for a job until you go home to mom and dad's. How will you
It is amazing how many people spend their time doing things that they don't like doing. Here are some tips that have helped me to do more of what I enjoy in life.
My 9-year-old daughter does not start camp until later this month. This means I have to entertain her or endure a steady chorus of: Mommy, I'm Bored! Here's what we're doing to cu
Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i
Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
Trade your annual spring cleaning for deep-cleaning individual rooms more frequently to save time, lessen allergies, and keep your house looking great.
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to get a workout, how to have a successful garage sale, and how to buy more house for less money.
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Urban Composting - It CAN be done!
Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
Impulse Shopping: A Controllable Handicap
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
Best Money Tips: 216 Affordable Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Today we found some awesome articles on 216 gifts for everyone on your list, frugal lunch ideas, and reasons to list or buy a home in December.
College Student Eating Survival Guide (Until Spring Break)
You've got two to three weeks until Spring Break and a meal card with zero balance left. Not enough time to look for a job until you go home to mom and dad's. How will you
7 Modern Ways to Send Money to Your Kid
When your kids need cash in a flash, use these modern tools to get them the money they need, often in just a few moments.
Depressed? It Could Be Your Debt
If you're depressed and anxious, or your physical health is poor, a new study says it might closely be related to your debt.
16 Simple Kitchen Skills Every Frugal Person Should Master
Mastering these core kitchen skills will have you eating better, saving time, and sticking to your budget. They're easy to learn, too!
How to Do What You Enjoy
It is amazing how many people spend their time doing things that they don't like doing. Here are some tips that have helped me to do more of what I enjoy in life.
8 Totally Free Things You Can Sell on eBay
Odds are, you probably have one or more of these totally free items hanging around your house (or backyard). They can fetch a profit on eBay!
Mommy I'm Bored: 25 Frugal Ways to Beat Summer Boredom
My 9-year-old daughter does not start camp until later this month. This means I have to entertain her or endure a steady chorus of: Mommy, I'm Bored! Here's what we're doing to cu
6 Basic Tips for Buying a Bank Owned Home
Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i
This Is How You Rent Your Place on Airbnb — and Succeed
A Wise Bread writer and super-successful micro-subletter shares tips and advice on living large on a small hospitality business — and you can too.
Contingency Plans
Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
You Own Your Finances: How Much People Spend to Watch Movies
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
9 Problems You Can't Solve With Money
Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.
Spring into Cleaning Now
Trade your annual spring cleaning for deep-cleaning individual rooms more frequently to save time, lessen allergies, and keep your house looking great.
How to Find Time for Home-Cooked Meals
Even the busiest people can find time to make healthy and delicious home-cooked meals. Just follow these suggestions.
Best Money Tips: Get an Inexpensive Workout
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to get a workout, how to have a successful garage sale, and how to buy more house for less money.
6 Times When It's Okay to Take a Loan
There's nothing frugal about borrowing to support a lavish lifestyle. But for essential big purchases, it's okay to visit your bank.