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14 Useful Items Hotels Usually Provide for Free

If you forgot an essential travel item, don't stress! The hotel probably has it — for free.

How Many Will Lose Money on Those "Frugal" Gardens This Year?

As the economy falters, gardening looks better than ever this spring. But as the daughter of a veteran gardener, I've seen too much heartache to believe seed companies' promises of

How to Use Snapchat in Your Job Search

Who knew posting selfies could help your job search? Let Snapchat lead you to your next job.

Frugality, Simplicity, and Sustainability

Are strategies like dumpster diving sustainable?

8 Questions Financial Advisers Hear Most Often

Financial advisers have heard it all when it comes to money. But they hear these questions most of all.

How to Save for Retirement While Caring for Kids and Parents

In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.

How to Prepare Your Kids to Live On Their Own

One day your kids will be living under their own roof. Will they be prepared to go it alone?

Food Going Bad Quickly? Here's How to Fix It

Spoiled snacks keep ending up in the trash? Stop wasting food (and cash!) by learning how to store it properly.

The Comprehensive Guide to Identity Theft: Everything You Need to Know

Here is everything you need to know about identity theft and how to prevent it.

10 Cheap, Tasty Wines to Get You Through Tax Season

Doing your taxes isn't fun, but it can be much more enjoyable with a bottle of wine. Try one of these delicious options that offer big flavor at a small price.

FREE DVD - Pirates 2 or Cars.

Ok, this one is for all you Wisebread readers with a sense of humor and a few empty spaces in your DVD collection. [more]

Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck

 I’m a pizza fanatic. I will never turn it down. Ever. While living in Omaha, I looked forward to lunches with m

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

Are You Getting These 5 Things for Free?

There are some honest-to-goodness free things out there, if you know where to find them. Make sure you're not missing out on these five.

How 2 People Can See Paris for $500 or Less

Visit the enchanting city of Paris for the historic buildings, world famous art, and the crepes. Just make sure you do it inexpensively with a smart combination of rewards cards.

9 Ways to Job Hunt Without Getting Caught

Looking for a new job? Here's how to job hunt without getting caught.

How to Avoid These Common Hidden Fees

Don't let these sneaky fees blow your budget when making a purchase.

Everything You Need to Know About Buying Travel Insurance

Travel insurance can be so much more than just peace of mind. Consider the following when finding the coverage that's right for you.

Can I Write It Off as Charity?

Charitable donations are always good. But, that doesn't mean they're always tax-deductible. Here's what to look for.

6 Things It's Better to Buy at the Last Minute

Need a good deal? For certain items, the early birds do not get the worm.