Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
Those of you who are old enough may have noticed some worrisome similarities between the economy of the 1970s and the economy today. If so, you're not alone--more than a few p
There are a number of clues and theories being tossed around to support the idea that December 21st, 2012 may mark the “end of days”. The question is: What do you choose to believe
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
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Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
7 Ways to Get the Best Deals on Groupon
Before grabbing that Groupon, do some homework. With just a little effort, you can turn a good deal into a great one.
Best Money Tips: Smart Supermarket Saving Tips
Today we found some stellar articles on smart supermarket saving tips, combating over-spending, and earning free travel with your credit card.
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Confessions of a Former Payday Loan Junkie
Can you say “Cash in a Flash?” That’s all I was concerned about when I began financial suicide using payday loans 9 years ago. I
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein
3 Times a Refinance Is the Wrong Move
A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.
Keep Your Credit Card Safe While Shopping Online
Whether you're doing holiday shopping or just making an everyday purchase, follow these steps to keep your credit card information safe.
How Paying Attention to Detail Saves Your Finances
One of the easiest ways to keep your finances on the up and up is to simply pay attention.
Almost 40 Everyday Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
6 Steps to Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays
Follow these six steps and your holiday season will be credit card debt-free.
All about stagflation
Those of you who are old enough may have noticed some worrisome similarities between the economy of the 1970s and the economy today. If so, you're not alone--more than a few p
19 Things You Can Buy That Make the World a Better Place
Every little bit helps. Make your avarice and consumption a force for good in the world by shopping with smarts — and care.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Business Cards? (Special $100 Giveaway)
Tell us if you use business cards and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card or a set of die-cut business cards!
Restaurant Recipes at Home-Cooked Prices
Look for 'clone' recipes to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home.
2012 is Coming: What Are You Doing About It?
There are a number of clues and theories being tossed around to support the idea that December 21st, 2012 may mark the “end of days”. The question is: What do you choose to believe
Ask the Readers: Do You Rent or Own Your Home?
Tell us if you rent or own your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Have an Amusement Park & TV Free Summer (and if you can’t, find a way to make it cheaper)
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
3 Terrible Things Foreclosure Does to Your Credit
A foreclosure stings, but you can rebuild. Here's what it will do to your credit, and the steps to take to get it back.