I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
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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
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
Frugal Red Herrings: Money-Savers That Cost You in Other Ways
Are your money-saving ways just an illusion? Find out if you're falling prey to these frugal red herrings.
The 12 Best Ways to Use Up Your Summer Tomatoes
Tomatoes coming out of your ears? Don't toss 'em! Enjoy your late summer bounty with some fun and delicious ways to use them up.
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How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work
Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.
9 (and a half!) things to do at work when there's no longer work to do (also good for a boring day at home!)
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
5 Ways to Grow Your Savings Without a Steady Paycheck
Without a steady paycheck, a savings plan may seem like a pipe dream. But freelancers and part-timers can do it. Here's how.
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.
Best Money Tips: Black Friday Predictions to Help You Shop
Today we found some great articles on deals to expect this Black Friday, top-notch career advice, and what you need to know about mobile payment apps and identity theft.
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
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Confessions of a Former Payday Loan Junkie
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Cheap and Easy Holiday Shopping at the Dollar Store
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
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12 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Foods for the Fridgeless Workplace
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
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Holiday Travel Hacks That Will Save Your Sanity
If you're dreading heading to the airport this holiday season, these tips will help ease the stress of travel during the busiest time of year.
Get Organized for Next December Now: Holiday Take-Down Tips
Don't just shove all those Christmas decorations in a box! Follow these savvy repacking tips to make for a merrier holiday next time around.
Tax Refunds: Highlights From Our Chat With EARN and SaverLife
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with EARN and SaverLife on tax refunds!