From soups to sauces, using frugal chicken stock is a great way to pump up the flavor in a variety of dishes. Check out these delicious and surprising recipes.
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
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22 Ways to Reuse Paper
Before you toss that bundle of junk mail or printed-on computer paper in the recycling bin, hold on! Try one of these 22 creative ways to reuse it.
10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Drains
When you're faced with a clogged drain and the plunger won't work, these 10 techniques could save you the cost of a plumber.
Pay Yourself First: What It Means, and How to Do It
Can't save money? Think again. Try this technique to automate your savings and reach your financial goals.
What You Need vs. What You Want and How to Tell the Difference
Learn to distinguish between what you need, what you need in certain conditions, and what you want.
HP Giving Away $500 to a Lucky Wise Bread Reader
To enter tell us your smartest investment. It can be anything! A degree, cooking lessons, hot stock, or a great pair of shoes.
12 Delicious, Healthy, and Inexpensive Snack Options
Skip expensive store bought, processed snack "foods," and replace them with these real food snacks that cost less in dollars and calories.
25 Tasty Ways to Use Chicken Stock
From soups to sauces, using frugal chicken stock is a great way to pump up the flavor in a variety of dishes. Check out these delicious and surprising recipes.
How to Freeze Your Credit
A credit freeze can protect you from financial scammers. Here's how they work.
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet
Losing your wallet can be frustrating and scary — identity theft, anyone? Take these steps to ensure your finances stay safe when your wallet isn't.
6 Ways to Avoid Sneaky Online Price Changes
Don't let "dynamic pricing" steal your deal. Keep an eye out for sneaky ways online retailers (legally!) overcharge their customers.
10 Great Uses for Old Ties
Thrift stores (and maybe even your very own closet) tend to be filled with used ties. Give them new life with one of these easy DIY projects.
How Recent Grads Should Prepare for Student Loan Payments
Now that college is over, it's time to start paying those student loans. Here's how to budget for those payments without feeling too overwhelmed.
7 Important Money Moves to Make in the New Year, According to Financial Advisors
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
14 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome for Under $100
Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.
7 Apps That Monitor Your Credit for You
There's an app for everything these days — even credit monitoring. Now there's really no excuse!
How to Maximize Rewards Through Credit Card Shopping Portals
Credit card shopping portals help you earn more points and miles for every dollar you spend. And they're incredibly easy to use!
7 Fresh Ideas for Healthy Road Trip Snacks
Fuel up cheaply and easily while you're traveling (or anytime!) with these delicious, healthy road trip snacks fit for the entire family.
Top 5 Ways Thieves Use Your Stolen Credit Card
Your credit card is gone. By the time you report the loss, it's likely one of the following crimes has already happened.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight