Your average thermostat can't be controlled from anywhere or learn your temperature preferences. That's why it's time to upgrade to one of these smart thermostats.
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
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10 Ways to Spot a Motivated Seller
The housing market is currently red-hot, but that doesn't mean you can't strike a deal. Keep your eyes peeled for signs a seller really wants to sell.
Start with recurring monthly expenses
I tend to divide spending up into four categories. [more]
Have a Great Day, Every Day: 5 Things to Do in the Morning
The first minutes of your morning can make the rest of your day awesome...or awful. Discover easy morning activities that help make your day great.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Use a Pay Raise
Today we found articles on smart ways to use a pay raise, frugal date ideas for any season, and tips for cleaning patio furniture efficiently.
Best Money Tips: Spend Less on Eating In
Today we found some awesome articles on spending less on eating in, cheap ways to beat stress, and things wealthy people do differently.
How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work
Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.
The 5 Best Smart Thermostats
Your average thermostat can't be controlled from anywhere or learn your temperature preferences. That's why it's time to upgrade to one of these smart thermostats.
5 Ways to Grow Your Savings Without a Steady Paycheck
Without a steady paycheck, a savings plan may seem like a pipe dream. But freelancers and part-timers can do it. Here's how.
Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
John C. Bogle's The Little Book of Common Sense Investing will help you earn a maximum long-term investment return with the least effort possible.
Silly Sounding, but Simple: Use Your Stuff
It's such a simple idea, but one that has taken me years to really learn — to get the most enjoyment out of the things you have, use them.
Breathe Easy: 10 Natural Air Fresheners
Deodorizers and disinfectants don't have to be full of chemicals. Freshen your space the frugal, all-natural way with these eco-friendly ideas.
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Best Money Tips: Save Hundreds When Selling Your Car
Today we found some great articles on saving hundreds when selling your car, saving for a home down payment, and managing your time in college.
9 Fall Groceries to Add to Your List ASAP
The autumn season brings flavorful pantry staples to produce bins. Be sure to add them to your shopping list for delicious savings.
Legendary rock band Radiohead charges "whatever you want" for latest album
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
This Is How Long These 6 Appliances Should Last
Major household appliances aren't cheap. Here's how long you can expect your investment to last.
7 Ways Grown-Ups Can Make New Friends Without Going Broke
So you want to make new friends, but you don't want to empty your wallet in the process? Worry not, you have options.
7 Times You Definitely Will Be Charged Credit Card Interest
When you use credit cards, you should aim to avoid paying interest whenever possible. But there are times when it's unavoidable.