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Ode to the Ecofan

Considering whether buying an Ecofan is worth the price to keep you warm this winter?

The 5 Best Ceiling Fans

Keeping cool on the warmer days isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these five ceiling fans and you'll stay cool on the cheap.

How Cleaning Your Wallet Benefits You Financially

It is not quite time for spring cleaning, but if you are a slightly disorganized person like me you may benefit financially by cleaning your wallet or purse. Here are some reasons

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Sew a Button On Correctly

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you the skills to sew on a button, kill some cockroaches, or make a better breakfast!

Yogurt: Should You Try Making Your Own?

Yogurt is already conveniently packaged, widely available, and comes in a big variety of flavors. That said, there are great reasons to make your own.

Diagnose and Improve Your Financial Health: A 10-Item Checklist

If you resolved to take better care of your finances in 2011, learn what to fix first — and how — with this checkup list.

Flights from Europe to the US from $14.

I had to do a double-take, too. But the promise of super-cheap flights from Europe to the US is on the horizon. And it's not 10 years away as many people first thought. [more]

Open Wide: 5 Ways to Score Discount Dental Care

Are you one of the millions of Americans without dental insurance? These resources can help you score great dental care at a discount.

What You Don't Know About Sushi

Think you know a thing or two about sushi, eh? I thought the same thing until Trevor Corson, author of The Zen of Fish made a guest appearance on my local radio station to dispe

How to Host an Awesome Frugal Movie Night

Skip that expensive movie theater trip. Instead, follow these suggestions to host a great movie night at home, featuring comfy seating and amazing snacks.

Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year

When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.

Losing Your Nest Egg Could Kill You: Here's How to Prevent It

They say if you don't have money, "At least you have your health." New research shows that you can't have one without the other.

6 Steps to Eliminating Your Debt Painlessly

Eliminating Debt Painlessly. Rarely do you see these words fit together in a neat little sentence. The very act of putting your hard earned money towards the stack of debts you've

5 Reasons to Choose Traditional Books Over E-Books

Carrying around a tablet with tons of titles may be convenient, but there are some good reasons why you should keep those paper books on your shelf.

The Real Cost of Adopting a Baby

Growing your family is costly no matter your situation. Here are some things to consider if you plan to adopt.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Cut Hair Care Costs

Today we found some great articles on ways to cut hair care costs, rules for regifting, and getting the most from social security.

Debunking Common Estate Planning Myths

Given the tens of millions of Americans nearing the Golden Years, the fields of retirement and estate planning are expanding by leaps and bounds. Along with the growth of work f

How Safe Is Craigslist?

Craigslist can be a great resource. But if well-publicized stories about scams and other dangerous activities have you worried, follow these tips to keep safe.

9 Ways to Seal Leaks and Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill

Hot air may be leaking from your home in places you haven't considered. Follow these methods to stop those leaks and stay warm for less.

Here Are the Right Ways (And the Wrong Ways) to Use a Personal Loan

Before you apply for a personal loan, make sure you plan to use it the right way.