Doing for yourself--cooking your own meals, making your own clothes, growing your own vegetables, playing your own music, baking your own bread--is sometimes justified on the groun
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate.
The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
When you need a piece of text to stand out, you need the right highlighter. Just use any of these office highlighters and your important words will get the attention they need.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The Best Way to Freeze Produce and Meat
Pinch pennies while doing your part to stop food waste. Learn how to freeze everything from cheese to fruit.
Prioritize These 5 Bills When You're Short on Cash
Late payments happen. But for these major bills, you need to get them paid on time — or face the consequences.
The many reasons--besides frugality--to do for yourself
Doing for yourself--cooking your own meals, making your own clothes, growing your own vegetables, playing your own music, baking your own bread--is sometimes justified on the groun
Best Money Tips: 100+ Ways to Make $100 Fast
Today we found over 100 ways to make $100 fast, ways to use up leftover Halloween candy, and how to have fun and save money in November.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Top Savings Goal?
Tell us about your top savings goal and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
25 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill
Combine a few of these 25 surefire grocery shopping tricks, and you'll experience substantial savings — while still eating healthy, delicious food.
Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate. The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
The 5 Best Pressure Cookers
Don't be intimidated by pressure cookers — these easy-to-use kitchen tools can dramatically reduce cooking time.
Everything You Need to Know About Frequent Flyer Miles
If you're lost in the confusing world of frequent flyer programs, Find your way with this simple guide to accumulation, management, and redemption.
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: Where Do You Prefer to Work Out?
Tell us where you prefer to work out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Reasons You Should Still Go to the Bank
Sure, many of us manage our money online or on our smartphones these days, but it's still smart to pop into your local bank once-in-awhile.
When Tradition Meets Necessity: The Reintroduction of Soppin’ Bread
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits
Even if you are laid off, your employer can challenge your right to receive benefits.
Best Money Tips: Halloween Freebies and Deals
Today we found some stellar articles on Halloween freebies and deals, being a foodie on $75 a week, and adding money to your holiday budget.
The 5 Best Office Highlighters
When you need a piece of text to stand out, you need the right highlighter. Just use any of these office highlighters and your important words will get the attention they need.
Pay Bills Early? Only If You Want to Save Money
Paying your bills late can hurt you with late fees and surcharges. Moreover, if you pay early, you can get some serious discounts. Learn more.
6 Ways Lust Is Keeping You Poor
It's Valentine's Day and lust is lurking behind the cards and candy. Take those churchy warnings to heart — lust will leave you wanting.
8 Problems Home Sellers Must Disclose to Buyers
Before handing over the key to an unsuspecting buyer, you need to air your home's dirty laundry — all of it.
The 5 Best Rechargeable Batteries
Dislike having to constantly buy new batteries? These rechargeable batteries can keep the power flowing longer and save you a bit of cash as well.