Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took o
Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recr
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Need a Cheap Cool Dessert? Make Your Own Shaved Ice!
Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took o
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Wise Bread writer Max Wong needs to find an extra $31,000 this year. She's up for the challenge, and we're along for the ride.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Father's Day Frugally?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Use an Online Bank?
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How to get rich by being evil
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Save More by Avoiding Multiple Bank Accounts
Have you been using multiple accounts to save for multiple goals? New research suggests a simpler system might lead to more saving.
Ask the Readers: What Tools Do You Use to Track Your Finances?
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Can AirNinja Find Airfare Deals?
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12 Surprising Things You Can Have Delivered
It's 2016 and the livin's easy, especially when you can have basically ANYTHING delivered to your doorstep.
Save More and Spend Less by Increasing Your "Mental Transaction Costs"
"Cost" is more than dollars and cents. Use these mental money blocks to take charge of your money and live a more rewarding frugal lifestyle.
Ask the Readers: Are You Interested in the New Apple Gadgets?
Tell us whether whether you're interested in the new Apple gadgets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Value of Human Life Just Ain’t What it Used to Be
The government has determined that people are worth less than five years ago.
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