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
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on coffee, ways to use your tax refund, and tips for decorating rentals without losing your security deposit.
Reusable shopping bags are growing in popularity, and while they are a super way to save on plastic, they can be pricey for those of us who lug home two full
Growing up, I stayed with my grandparents during the day on summer breaks from school. Our mid-mornings were usually spent casually watching The Price is Right. Maybe those Showca
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Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
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It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
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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
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Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on coffee, ways to use your tax refund, and tips for decorating rentals without losing your security deposit.
Ask the Readers: Do You See Movies in the Theater?
Tell us if you see movies in the theater and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Pretty, Cheap: Makeup Advice for the Frugal
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Make Grocery Budgeting A Game, The Price Is Right Style
Growing up, I stayed with my grandparents during the day on summer breaks from school. Our mid-mornings were usually spent casually watching The Price is Right. Maybe those Showca
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Today we found articles on things you should always spend more on, golden rules to save on every purchase, and what you should know about shopping at Aldi.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Your Phone Bill?
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Ask These 7 Questions to Help Choose the Perfect Credit Card
If you're considering applying for a new credit card, ask these questions to find the best one for you.
Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
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12 Easy Ways to Avoid Student Loan Debt
Completing college is hard enough without the mountain of debt that usually follows. Here's how to get the education without the financial stress.
What Makes You the Expert?
Now, more than ever, financial “experts” are crawling out of the woodwork, ready to give you advice on pinching pennies in a tight economy. While all of this concern and guidance
Ask the Readers: Who Do You Go to For Money Advice?
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Free Preview of Refund Cents Website – Extended for Wise Bread Readers ONLY!
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Home Organization Hacks?
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Best Credit Cards that Give Back to Charity
Credit cards that give back allow you to donate and support your favorite charities and organizations.
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
5 Ways to Live Bank-Free
One in 12 Americans lives bank free — by choice. Find out how they do it so you can, too!