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Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck.
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Cheat Sheet: Retail Markup on Common Items
Stores make money by price markups. Learn the rationale behind retail pricing and what the product you're buying actually costs.
These Choos were made for walkin': an interview with a modern urban nomad
Ever feel stuck? In a rut? Running in place, but not getting much exercise? There's another way to live, you know; a way that bypasses, or at least delays, the mortgage, the co
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, By the Month
Not sure which fruits and vegetables are 'in season'? Here's a handy list to help you out!
How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Budgeting
You and your spouse may be on the same page with beliefs, and parenting methods, but are your financial goals in line?
10 Things You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store (and 10 You Should)
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
DIY Mortgage Acceleration
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Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 1
When we buy bottled water, especially bottled water from overseas (like Fiji), we're deciding against using that we have immediate access to, something that pours freely into o
5 Expenses to Ditch After Age 30
Thirty is just a number, but there are several types of expenses that we should probably ditch upon hitting the Big 3-0.
Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite Wise Bread Article? (Your Chance to win $20!)
This week, we're asking what your favorite article on Wise Bread has been. Let us know which posts are up your alley, or what you'd LIKE to see here on Wise Bread. If you share you
The Best Secured Credit Cards
If you have no or a bad credit history, getting a secured card could help you build or rebuild your credit score. Find out if one of these cards is right for you.
10 Great Uses for Old Ties
Thrift stores (and maybe even your very own closet) tend to be filled with used ties. Give them new life with one of these easy DIY projects.
52 Uses for Rubber Bands
The simple rubber band costs next to nothing, but has so many uses. Discover just how versatile it can be.
10 Easiest Items to "Flip" for Cash
There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!
Ask the Readers: Which Social Networking Site Do You Use Most?
Tell which social networking site you use most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
22 Ways to Reuse Paper
Before you toss that bundle of junk mail or printed-on computer paper in the recycling bin, hold on! Try one of these 22 creative ways to reuse it.
Ask the Readers: Do You Shop Black Friday Deals?
Tell us whether you shop Black Friday deals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?
Tell us if you've had any surprise expenses this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Frugal... or just plain wrong?
You know what I love? Getting something for nothing. Oh, it's rare. It's also sort of greedy and raises all kinds of ethical questions. [more]
35 Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy (or Lazy) Vegetarians
What could be easier than making vegetable stew? Making vegetable stew in a crock pot. Read on for that and 34 more delicious vegetarian recipes.
Buy Your Groceries European-Style
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.