For my latest TV appearance, I had to prepare a three course cheapskate menu using ony ingredients costing under $1 a pound and, as an added hook I promised to incorporate creat
Navigating health insurance can be intimidating — and expensive. But with a few simple steps, you really can get the healthcare you need without overspending.
Today we found some great articles on balancing multiple jobs, better ways to invest your tax refund money, and saving on your home entertainment system upgrade.
Early this morning, the Treasury announced deposit insurance for money market mutual funds, provided that the fund pays a fee. The money to provide the insurance will come from th
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
I drive a ten year old car and it has been out of warranty for quite a while. Over the years I have received recall notices in the mail for various parts of the car and got fixes
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Today we found articles on items you should never buy at thrift stores, free ways to make your skin more beautiful, and how to host a kid-friendly dinner party.
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ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account
Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.
Chicken GUTS & Author GLORY: Tales From My Cheapskate Book Tour
For my latest TV appearance, I had to prepare a three course cheapskate menu using ony ingredients costing under $1 a pound and, as an added hook I promised to incorporate creat
Best Money Tips: Lower the Cost of Raising a Child
Today we found some stellar articles on lowering the cost of raising a child, meal starters to keep in your kitchen, and financial tips for newlyweds.
Is daylight-saving time a complete waste of energy?
This weekend the clocks “spring forward.” I’m not a huge fan of DST . In fact, I’m not a fan of anything that steals
Ask the Readers: Should Personal Finance be Taught in Schools?
Tell us whether or not you think personal finance should be taught in schools for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!
Speed Past Car Debt With This Simple Timing Trick
Satisfy your craving for that new car smell and get your household out of vehicle debt by staggering new car purchases every six years.
Ask the Readers: What Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2012?
Tell us about what you are most looking forward to in 2012 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
SpringCoin to Pay Off $500 Debt for One Lucky Wise Bread Reader
SpringCoin is also giving away free lifetime debt management accounts valued at $96 per year!
Simple Ways to Get the Healthcare You Need Without Overspending
Navigating health insurance can be intimidating — and expensive. But with a few simple steps, you really can get the healthcare you need without overspending.
Free Bag of Yummy Corozonas Chips!
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Best Money Tips: Balance Multiple Jobs Without Losing Your Mind
Today we found some great articles on balancing multiple jobs, better ways to invest your tax refund money, and saving on your home entertainment system upgrade.
Ask the Readers: Do You Find Re-gifting Socially Acceptable?
Tell us whether you think re-gifting is socially acceptable and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Deposit insurance for money funds
Early this morning, the Treasury announced deposit insurance for money market mutual funds, provided that the fund pays a fee. The money to provide the insurance will come from th
Are poor folks and the middle class on the same side?
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
Did your car break down? Check for recalled parts and fix it for free!
I drive a ten year old car and it has been out of warranty for quite a while. Over the years I have received recall notices in the mail for various parts of the car and got fixes
5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 11/07
Today's deals include SINGER Fashion Mate Sewing Machine, 30% off Disney Plane Toys, Boho Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, and more!
5 Types of People Who Can't Avoid Debt
Some people just can't avoid falling into debt — and staying there. Are you one of them?
10 Tips to Make Working From Home a Success
Working from home is hard work, especially if you have kids in the picture. Here are 10 tips to help make the business adventure a success.
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Best Money Tips: Never Buy These Things at a Thrift Store
Today we found articles on items you should never buy at thrift stores, free ways to make your skin more beautiful, and how to host a kid-friendly dinner party.