Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week we're talking leftover hot dog buns and a blinged-out J.D. Roth. (You'll have to see it to believe it!)
What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one?
The evidence is clear that multitasking isn't very productive. But that doesn't mean multitasking isn't an efficient use of time — if you can learn to juggle.
From discovering the best areas and times to dive to knowing what to look out for and what gear you need, learn proven strategies for successful and safe dumpster diving.
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
Donating your used goods can help those in need, reduce clutter, and give you a nice tax deduction. Here's what you need to know to donate goods before the end of the year.
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38 Ways to Save Money Without Trying (Much)
A penny saved is a penny earned. Do it over and over and over again and you're talking some serious saving!
Best Money Tips: Why Women Need More Money Than Men
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week we're talking leftover hot dog buns and a blinged-out J.D. Roth. (You'll have to see it to believe it!)
Ask the Readers: Do Gift Cards Make a Good Gift?
What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one?
The Simple Way to Make Multitasking Actually Work
The evidence is clear that multitasking isn't very productive. But that doesn't mean multitasking isn't an efficient use of time — if you can learn to juggle.
Best Money Tips: Best Things to Buy in the Spring
Today we found some awesome articles on the best things to buy in the spring, amazing meals for $5 or less, and overcoming mistakes.
15 Easy Ways to Save for Your Dream Vacation
Think you'll never be able to afford your dream vacation? Think again! These 15 savings techniques will get you there.
How to Pay Less for Your Next Vacation
Everything is negotiable, even travel. Find out when to call — and what to say — to get the best prices on airfare, hotels, and even souvenirs.
How to Turn Your Black Thumb Green
Don't let past failures keep you out of the garden this year. Grow your own flowers, veggies, and herbs with these simple tricks!
Dumpster-Diving 101: 6 Strategies for Success
From discovering the best areas and times to dive to knowing what to look out for and what gear you need, learn proven strategies for successful and safe dumpster diving.
Save 50% or More on Local Stuff with Groupon and Others
An exploding field of new Web sites is delivering an elusive and desirable type of deal: Steep discounts on very local goods and services.
The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
Trading Options Is a Sound Investment (and It's Simpler Than You Think!)
If mutual funds and individual stocks are passe, take a look at options. They're a lot less complicated than you think.
Is an All-Cash Diet Right for You?
Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.
The 10 Offensive Phrases No One Is Telling You About
A lot of the stock phrases we use have much darker meanings than we probably intend. Be careful what you say!
4 Times It's Worth It to Pay the Pink Tax
The pink tax is real, but that doesn't mean it's all marketing hype.
Cleaning Out for a Cause: Make a Noncash Tax-Deductible Donation
Donating your used goods can help those in need, reduce clutter, and give you a nice tax deduction. Here's what you need to know to donate goods before the end of the year.
Best Money Tips: Things Broke People Say
Today, we share the things that broke people, ways to boost your career, all-natural remedies to stress, and more!
Choosing a Luxury Eccentricity
A useful tactic for dealing with those who think you need to spend more, a luxury eccentricity helps deflect criticism while allowing you to indulge.
7 Smart Money Challenges You Can Totally Do
Want to save some serious cash this week, month, or year? Well, have we got some challenges for you!
23 Cheap Summer Date Ideas
Romantic dates in the summertime don't have to cost much at all.