My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Dining out is delicious and easy, but it isn't always good for the budget. To trim the cost, learn how to make to make your restaurant favorites at home.
This week the Justice Department reached an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors that is meant to spur competition and bring down the standard 6% commissi
A story recently appearing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution told of a growing trend in the metro Atlanta area - people running out of gas. This is probably to be expected consi
Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
Have good credit? A low APR on your credit cards? Always pay your bills on time? That's not going to stop your credit card company from jacking up your rate whenever they feel like
Letterboxing, geocaching and orienteering... Looking to try a new sport? One that doesn't require a gym membership, new clothes, or expensive equipment? One as much mental as ph
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
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Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
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Maroon 5 & Alicia Keys Concert Tickets Giveaway!
Lucky Wise Bread readers will win tickets to an intimate, exclusive concert or a $50 Amazon gift certificate.
9 Restaurant Dishes You Can Make at Home
Dining out is delicious and easy, but it isn't always good for the budget. To trim the cost, learn how to make to make your restaurant favorites at home.
Flashback Friday: Our 61 Best Home Improvement Hacks Ever
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Ask the Readers: Do You Regift?
Tell us whether you regift and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Is It the End of 6% Real Estate Commissions?
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One Way to Combat High Prices - Just Run Out of Gas
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Your Interest Rates Are About to Go Up
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Flashback Friday: The 65 Best Career Tips We've Ever Shared
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10 Budget Design Ideas for a Kids' Playroom
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Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area?
Tell us if you're prepared for a natural disaster and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Hunting for Treasure - Frugal Fun, Rich Rewards
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Find Extra Cash by Rotating Your Credit Cards
Looking for a way to stretch your dollars and get ahead?. Try this twist on managing credit cards to free up cash for better use.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Look For at Thrift Stores?
Tell us about what you look for a thrift stores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.
Ask the Readers: What New Thing Would You Like to Try This Year?
Tell us what new thing you would like to try this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Upside of Down
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest