I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Go to the fairground, get taken for a ride. Yep, those sneaky Real Hustlers are at it again. This time they've been uncovering the basic tricks and cons performed by your friendly neighborhood fairground staff.
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Today we found some great articles on outdoor gadgets that save you money, ways to save on air conditioning, and career challenges to tackle by age 30.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
One of the great things about being a blogger for Wisebread is that I have a large community of people to call on for help and advice when I need it. So far I've rarely called on your sage advice, but today is different. [more]
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
What Happens to Your Store Credit Card When the Store Closes?
The retailer behind your store-branded credit card just went kaput. What happens to your plastic — and your debt — now?
Best Money Tips: 42 Ways to Simplify Your Life
Today we found some great tips to simplify your life, use old furniture, and take frugal road trips.
9 Things in Your House You're Forgetting to Clean
Washed your pillows recently? How about your doorknobs? It's time to give these nine germy household spots a good once over!
The ATM Just Ate Your Deposit. Now What?
The ATM just ate your deposit. Don't panic! You can fix it.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Best Money Tips: Saving Money at the Gas Pump
Today we found some great articles on saving money at the gas pump, grocery shopping smart, and ways to save money while skiing.
25 Ways to Get Motivated Today
Dragging, lagging, procrastinating, and generally unmotivated? No matter what you're trying to do, get motivated NOW with these tips.
Carnival Of Scams - Top 4 fairground cons
Go to the fairground, get taken for a ride. Yep, those sneaky Real Hustlers are at it again. This time they've been uncovering the basic tricks and cons performed by your friendly neighborhood fairground staff. [more]
Best Money Tips: Negotiate for Lower Rent
Today we found some great articles on negotiating rent, last-minute tax tips, and credit card expiration dates.
Saving Strategies: Highlights from Our Chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on saving strategies.
Ask the readers: What charities do you give to?
My last post on giving made me think a bit about... well, giving. [more]
Best Money Tips: Cool Outdoor Gadgets That Save You Money
Today we found some great articles on outdoor gadgets that save you money, ways to save on air conditioning, and career challenges to tackle by age 30.
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
When to Buy Disposable
It's a difficult question to struggle with — when should you buy disposable, and when should you buy stuff made to last?
Buy This — Not That — at the Farmer's Market
The fresh local fare at your neighborhood farmer's market is chock full of goodies — what's a good deal, and what should you skip?
10 Time-Management Fails — and How to Fix Them
You're never going to get more hours in the day, but with discipline, you can manage your time more efficiently.
The Straight Talk on Working From Home
Working from home has its perks, but it's definitely not for everyone. Learn the truth, and then decide if you REALLY want to work from home.
Are these genuine bargains, or a pile of garbage?
One of the great things about being a blogger for Wisebread is that I have a large community of people to call on for help and advice when I need it. So far I've rarely called on your sage advice, but today is different. [more]
9 Easy, Frugal, and Tasty Recipes for Bachelors
Just because you're a bachelor doesn't mean you have to dine like one. Instead, whip up these delicious, easy-to-make, and inexpensive recipes.
Cutting the Cable Cord Has More Than Financial Benefits
Saving money by cutting cable is great, but there are other excellent benefits that have nothing to do with the cash.