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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

How to Turn Average Talent into Fame and Fortune

Some people have great talent. Some don’t. And then, there are those people who are OK at something and yet, through smart thinking and ingenuity, create a niche for themselves tha

Book Review - In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue by Lauren Weber

In CHEAP We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue is a book that explores the morality and practicality of being frugal from the beginnings of America to 2009. The a

Surviving Swine Flu

By now, you're probably really tired of hearing about the swine flu. Frankly, I am. But the swine flu isn't like the regular flu, and since the H1N1 vaccine isn't widely available

Best Money Tips: 101 Ways to Take a Bite out of Your Food Budget

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! We share over 100 effective ways to spend less on your grocery bill, 7 tips for investing in the stock market (even if you have

Ask the Readers: How Do You Manage Stress and Spending? (Your Chance to Win $10)

What do you think about stress and spending? Are they closely related? Do you see one causing the other? Or are you in a place where you can manage stress and/or spending indepen

Refinance These 4 Common Debts Before Year Ends

Get the jump on your New Year's debt resolution. Refinance these four loans by December 31st!

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

Best Money Tips: Make These 7 Moves to Retire Early

Today we found articles on smart moves for early retirement, how to have a tailgating party indoors, and ways to save money on a family vacation.

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11 Freedoms You Gain by Spending Less

Want to live free of clutter, stress, strife, and want? Cut your spending and bank the savings! Here are 11 things you can enjoy when you do.

Ask the Readers: Do you Procrastinate? (Win an $89 Tax Prep Prize!)

Besides taxes, is there something that you just don't seem to do until the very last moment? We'd love to hear your comments? Share your thoughts, either below in the comments or

Frugal, Amazing, and Easy-to-Navigate: The 10 Best International Cities to Visit

These affordable international travel destinations take the hassle out of travel without skimping on the wows. Where do you want to go?

7 Secrets to Scoring the Best Price When Buying on eBay

Who doesn't love finding a bargain on eBay? Strike even better deals on everything from clothes to computers with these simple shopping and bidding strategies.

Sun Screens Can Really Cost You – By the Ounce or By the Tumor

Some sunscreens might not do everything they claim to. Here's how to make sure your skin is actually protected.

Six Months as an Amazon Seller

After six months of experiences with various features and exchanges with customers and the Amazon monolith itself, here's what you need to know.

Best Money Tips: 12 Best Days to Get Free Stuff

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you the best days to score freebies, how to m

New Debit Card Rules

Debit-card rules are changing. You won’t notice the difference if you keep a cushion in your checking account, keep meticulous records of your balance and all pending tran

Best Money Tips: The Debt Edition

Today we are featuring some of the best articles from around the web on debt!

Flashback Friday: 36 Things You Should Buy Second Hand

Before you head out to shop your favorite stores, consider buying those items used. You can save an unbelievable amount of cash in the process.