If you want to get unique experiences, discover what a place is really like, AND save money, don't travel like a tourist — learn how to live like a local.
It doesn’t matter what it is: plums, fruit cocktail, or an awkward can of cranberries – it can sit there for years if not put to a creative use. When pennies must be pinched, the
Your microwave really can do more than pop popcorn and nuke leftovers. Challenge your appliance with these delicious, easy, and (of course) quick recipes.
Habits are powerful motivators. Once you understand the inner workings of habitual behavior, you can use that power to change your life — for the better.
Blogging is a fantastic way of making yourself a more valuable job candidate. It will teach you a bunch of new things and will give you an edge over the competition when you're app
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Live Like a Local: How to Tap Into the Local Scene While Traveling
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How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week
If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.
Couponing: Hobby or Lifestyle?
Clipping coupons is a great way to save money at the grocery store. But is "extreme couponing" the right choice for you and your family?
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Weekend Activity?
Tell us about your favorite weekend activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Sell Your House in 24 Hours
24 hours? Yup, it's possible. Learn how one Wise Bread Blogger sold her home just a day after listing.
The 11 Oddest Things America Has Ever Taxed
No one likes to pay taxes. Especially when they're as off-the-wall as these.
8 Spectacular Uses for that Lone Can of Fruit
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Save Time, Money, and Hassle by Bundling Your Home Repairs
A long list of home repairs can seem daunting. Bidding them as a bundle makes the job easier for a contractor — and worthy of a discount for you.
20 Gift Ideas for Your Co-Workers
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Didn't Get the Raise? Ask for This, Instead
When you get turned down for a raise, hope is not lost. There are other things your employer may be willing to give up, instead.
14 Great Dishes You Can Make in the Microwave
Your microwave really can do more than pop popcorn and nuke leftovers. Challenge your appliance with these delicious, easy, and (of course) quick recipes.
11 Ways to Save Money on Live Sporting Events
Live sporting events are fun — and expensive. But if you shop smart and pick your spots, you really can catch a game without blitzing your budget.
Habits Aren't Boring — They're the Secret to Happiness. Here's Why.
Habits are powerful motivators. Once you understand the inner workings of habitual behavior, you can use that power to change your life — for the better.
How to Start Your Own Blog
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7 Style Secrets for Women That Flatter Every Shape
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Selling Your Groupon Coupons
If you've bought a Groupon or Living Social coupon but can't (or don't want to) use it, these sites will help you sell it to someone who wants it.