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4 Clever Ways to Control Your Spending -- and One That Will Shock You!

For most of us controlling our spending just takes a little willpower. For others, more shocking modes of behavior modification are required.

California First Lady Maria Shriver Talks to Us About Help for Families in Tough Times

Working families all across the U.S. are feeling the tightening economy. “Day by day” is truly the only way to handle things, but did you also know that there is help? In additio

The Frugal Living Commencement Speech I'd Give to My Younger Self

If time travel were possible, this is the commencement speech I'd give to my younger self about living frugally.

Borrowing, renting, substituting, and doing without

Finding deals is a key topic on Wise Bread, and for good reason--finding a great price may make something you want affordable and make it easier to stretch your resources to cover

How to Minimize Financial Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season can put a dent in your savings, but it doesn't have to send you into major debt. Here's how to protect your finances from holiday madness.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 11/04

Today's deals include 50% off jackets and coats, SOUL by Ludacris Headphones 68% off, Cuisinart 17-Piece Set 70% off, and more!

When More is Less

We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe

Online Savings Account Face-Off: Ally Bank vs Capital One 360

You know you should be saving more, even in this age of low saving account interest rates. Find out which of these two leading online banks is right for you.

Easy Ways to Save on 7 Everyday Buys

Learn how to save money on your favorite things so that you can do more of what you love.

Why Women Need Life Insurance — and What to Do About It

You might think that you don't need life insurance coverage — especially if you're single or a stay-at-home mom. Learn why and what you can do.

Restaurant Menus: Translating Cost and Taste

A well-designed menu is considered an easy way to separate diners from their dollars at a restaurant. Even mom-and-pop restaurants put a lot of time and effort into how they put to

10 Cool Tool Gifts for Fixer Uppers

For the DIYer nothing brings holiday cheer as well as the right tool for the job. Find it in this collection of gifts that get 'er done.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 11/27

Today's great deals include Leapfrog Explorer Software $15 or less, Kindle Books for $1.99 or less, Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat $17, and more!

Supermarket Angst Part II: What Eggs Should I Buy?

Once upon a time, eggs came in medium and large, white and brown, and which one you chose wasn't of much consequence. Nowadays, this cheap source of nutrients and protein comes in

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 12/12

Today's deals include 70% off gifts for preschoolers, 55% off Disney hits on Blu-ray, Gund Sesame Street Elmo 13" Plush $6.99, and more!

The 5 Best Robotic Mops

Keeping your floors cleaned isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these robotic mops and you'll never have to scrub those floors again.

Crappy practice is a waste of time

If you want to get good at something, you need to practice. If you're not trying to get better, and just want to enjoy doing whatever it is, there's no need to practice--do what y

7 Personal Finance Lessons From Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen's music speaks to the trials and tribulations of common folk — often including some hard lessons about money.

10 Tips To Lower The Cost of Banking

When shopping for a money market savings account or other bank products, I don't believe it should be all about the yield. You should also be aware of how much it costs to bank wit

39 Tips That'll Save You Hundreds on Your Next Trip

From saving gas to finding great, cheap accommodations and more, make the most of your travel budget with these ideas.