A recent New York Times article reported that retailers including H&M and Walmart have been destroying perfectly good clothes that were not sold and throwing them in the trash. Th
Making moonshine is especially easy because running it through a still makes all the delicate balancing of flavors that mark a great beer or wine irrelevant.
Ladies, are any of you out there like me? I hate buying clothes for work, because I know that work is the only place I'll wear them. They aren't particularly comfortable, and they
Normally we assume it's cheaper to make something homemade rather than buy it at the store. But what about peanut butter? Is it cheaper to make your own homemade peanut butter?
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 A
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
If you ask most people what they can't live without, many would say their computer. Just about as many would say their cell phone/PDA/Crackberry. I agree with the first one – I c
The last person I thought would impart valuable spiritual wisdom is self-proclaimed rich idiot and wealth guru Robert Shemin, author of “How Come That Idiot’s Rich and I’m Not?&quo
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
What Can Retailers Do With Their Unwanted Merchandise?
A recent New York Times article reported that retailers including H&M and Walmart have been destroying perfectly good clothes that were not sold and throwing them in the trash. Th
On Choosing and Defending Your Luxuries
How do you defend your luxuries? Easy: You defend them to yourself, not to some other guy.
How to Make Moonshine
Making moonshine is especially easy because running it through a still makes all the delicate balancing of flavors that mark a great beer or wine irrelevant.
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Apps?
Tell us if you buy apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Was the Last Book You Read?
Tell us about the last book you read and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Dress for Success and Still Spend Less
Ladies, are any of you out there like me? I hate buying clothes for work, because I know that work is the only place I'll wear them. They aren't particularly comfortable, and they
Homemade Peanut Butter: Recipe and Cost Comparison
Normally we assume it's cheaper to make something homemade rather than buy it at the store. But what about peanut butter? Is it cheaper to make your own homemade peanut butter?
New Ideas for Old Neckties
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
Ask the Readers: Could You Survive Without a Cell Phone?
Tell us if you could live without a cell phone and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Old Knick-Knacks You Can Flip for Easy Cash
In need of some extra cash? Look around your home for some flippable vintage knick-knacks like these.
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Black Friday?
I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 A
Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it
6 Reasons I Still Don't Have a Cell Phone Plan (yet)
If you ask most people what they can't live without, many would say their computer. Just about as many would say their cell phone/PDA/Crackberry. I agree with the first one – I c
Confessions of a Minimalist: 9 Reasons I Miss My Stuff
I believe in having less stuff, but I'm beginning to miss all the old stuff that I had. I've spent some time trying to figure out why.
Ask the Readers: What One Frugal Holiday Gift Would You Enjoy? (Chance to Win!)
What is one frugal gift that you would really appreciate this year? Share your favorite request for a chance at $20!
5 Ways Life Is Amazing With an 800 Credit Score
A credit score in the 700s is pretty good and the rewards are nice. But for those few who crack 800? The financial world is their oyster.
How to Deal With a Rude Neighbor
Your neighbors can make a great community — or they can make a great community unpleasant. Learn how to deal with not-so-friendly folks.
Spiritual Insights From A Rich Idiot
The last person I thought would impart valuable spiritual wisdom is self-proclaimed rich idiot and wealth guru Robert Shemin, author of “How Come That Idiot’s Rich and I’m Not?&quo
Tips for Finding Legitimate Work-From-Home Opportunities
Working from home is the dream, but sifting through phony job ads can be a nightmare. Here's how to find the legit ones.
Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats
Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!