Prompted by high prices (driven by demand from ethanol production), farmers planted more acres of corn last year than any year since 1944. This year, though, planned acres for cor
Friday, June 6, 2008 is National Doughnut Day (USA). To celebrate, participating stores of a national chain will offer a free doughnut (one per person) to its guests.
We’ve been weathering tornado season with your typical emergency planning and assortment of supplies. Candles, radios, and a clean basement shelter are ready to go at a moment's n
Today we found helpful articles on ways to make money without doing much, energy-boosting breakfast foods, and how to enjoy airport lounges without paying for VIP status.
Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
You can make soy milk, veggie burgers, and tofu at home for literally pennies on the dollar. $1.50 in soy beans can produce 24 meals. It's fun and super nutritious. Learn exactly h
Today we found some great articles on saving money as a wedding guest, getting your family on board to save dough, and spotting a horrible roommate before moving in.
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
Whether you're frugal or bored, meatless may be an avenue you've been wanting to explore for awhile. Here are my eight top meatless picks that are guaranteed to fill you up and
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Used Car
If you're in the market for good used car, here are five essential questions to ask yourself before you step on the lot or respond to the ad.
Less corn planted, despite ethanol
Prompted by high prices (driven by demand from ethanol production), farmers planted more acres of corn last year than any year since 1944. This year, though, planned acres for cor
Free Doughnut
Friday, June 6, 2008 is National Doughnut Day (USA). To celebrate, participating stores of a national chain will offer a free doughnut (one per person) to its guests.
10 Ways to Save on a Night (or Day) at the Movies
With summer comes soaring temps and blockbuster movies. Beat the heat and the high cost of summer movies with this cast of cinematic cost-cutters.
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.
Emergency Preparedness For Your Freezer
We’ve been weathering tornado season with your typical emergency planning and assortment of supplies. Candles, radios, and a clean basement shelter are ready to go at a moment's n
Best Money Tips: 10 Ways to Make Money Without Doing Much
Today we found helpful articles on ways to make money without doing much, energy-boosting breakfast foods, and how to enjoy airport lounges without paying for VIP status.
Ask the Readers: How Will You Show Your Appreciation This Father's Day?
Tell us how you'll show your appreciation on Father's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Not Rich Enough and Not Poor Enough
Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
10 Smart Ways I'm Spending My Tax Refund
Is Uncle Sam giving you a little something back this tax season? Here's how one Wise Bread writer is spending his to tie up some loose financial ends.
Soy Milk, Tofu, and Veggie Burgers for pennies, anyone?
You can make soy milk, veggie burgers, and tofu at home for literally pennies on the dollar. $1.50 in soy beans can produce 24 meals. It's fun and super nutritious. Learn exactly h
Here's What Happens to a Mortgage in a Divorce
Divorce is messy. And step one is figuring out how to split ways with your biggest shared asset; your home.
Best Money Tips: Save Money as a Wedding Guest
Today we found some great articles on saving money as a wedding guest, getting your family on board to save dough, and spotting a horrible roommate before moving in.
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
10 Must-Do Mid-Year Resolutions to Get You Back on Track
Just because you stopped working on your New Year's resolutions doesn't mean you can't start again. Follow this list to finish up 2013 right.
15 Delicious and Easy Ways to Enjoy Canned Peaches
Skip the transition from winter to spring by fast-forwarding to warm summer days via a can of sweet and delicious peaches.
Ask the Readers: Do You Play the Lottery?
Tell us whether you play the lottery and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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.
8 Meatless Dishes for Meat-n-Taters Lovers
Whether you're frugal or bored, meatless may be an avenue you've been wanting to explore for awhile. Here are my eight top meatless picks that are guaranteed to fill you up and
Flashback Friday: The 76 Best Life Lessons You Should Learn by 30
Wanna live your best life by age 30? Here's everything you need to do.