Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on coffee, ways to use your tax refund, and tips for decorating rentals without losing your security deposit.
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate.
The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/30, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Having a Frugal Labor Day Weekend! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash
Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.
How Your Credit Card Statement Is Keeping You in Debt
Your credit card company uses all sorts of sneaky statement tricks to keep you in debt. Learn what to look out for.
Best Money Tips: Saving Money on Coffee
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on coffee, ways to use your tax refund, and tips for decorating rentals without losing your security deposit.
Why You Should Donate a Blood Sucking Timeshare
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
8 Expert Ways to Save Time and Money at Costco
Stretching a dollar at Costco is simpler than you think. Use these insider tricks on your next shopping trip!
Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?
Tell us about when you use organic and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: 3 Proven Steps to Get Rich
Today we found helpful articles on steps anyone can take to become rich, tips for grocery shopping when you’re single, and cool car hacks to try out.
Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate. The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
Ask the Readers: Do You Meal Plan?
Tell us whether you meal plan and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Steps to Take When You Get Sued
If you find yourself the target of a civil lawsuit, don't panic. Understand what you need to do to protect yourself — and your money.
Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
Here's How Much Getting the Greenest Lawn Will Cost You
If the grass is always greener on your neighbor's side of the fence, here's what it'll cost to make your yard the envy of the neighborhood.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Form of Entertainment?
Tell us about your favorite form of entertainment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Brands?
Tell us about your favorite brands and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What Makes You the Expert?
Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
First-Time Home Buyer? Consider These 5 Cities
Some U.S. cities still offer a prime buyers' market for first-timers. Have you considered putting down roots in one of these spots?
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 9/12, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!
Topic: Getting Your Financial Life in Order! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
When Tradition Meets Necessity: The Reintroduction of Soppin’ Bread
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo