Today we found some great articles on ways to shrink your bill when eating out, how to become a world class negotiator, and lessons to learn from American Idol.
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
You don't need a lot of money to throw a truly killer party. Discover the four basic things a good party needs, and how you can get them all for cheap.
The way we deal with money in relationships is often a sign of how we deal with other things in life. But if you're aware of potential problems, you can change.
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [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
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
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Best Money Tips: Shrink Your Bill When Eating Out
Today we found some great articles on ways to shrink your bill when eating out, how to become a world class negotiator, and lessons to learn from American Idol.
9 Places to Go to Beat the Summer Heat
From pools to libraries and much more, stay cool without raising your electric bill by visiting one of these inexpensive (or free!) spots.
Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
How to Save on 12 Winter Essentials
Before the snow starts to fall, save big and stock up on these winter must-haves. You can bundle up in the cash you save!
How to Ensure You Use Your Groupons and Other Daily Deals
Daily deals are great...if you remember to use them. Follow these techniques to keep your vouchers from languishing.
8 Ways to Actually Relax Over the Holidays
Is holiday stress season is here again? This year, resolve to take it easy despite your overflowing calendar.
Why You Should Ask for a CLUE Report Before Buying a Home
Wouldn't it be nice if you knew about a home's repeat problems before you bought it? There's a way; it's called a CLUE report.
Throwing Awesome Parties on a Budget
You don't need a lot of money to throw a truly killer party. Discover the four basic things a good party needs, and how you can get them all for cheap.
4 Tips for Living Spontaneously on the Cheap
It might seem like spontaneity is the enemy of frugality, but there are some simple ways to fit the fun of spontaneity into your frugal life.
High Credit Limit and Low APR: UNITY Visa Secured Credit Card
The UNITY Visa Secured credit card offers a high credit balance and low APR -- a great option for anyone looking to build or rebuild credit.
7 Great Sources of Financial Aid for Switching Careers
Higher education doesn't have to be out of reach. With these grants, scholarships, and fellowships, you can afford to train for a brighter future.
Relationships and Money: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The way we deal with money in relationships is often a sign of how we deal with other things in life. But if you're aware of potential problems, you can change.
Can You Afford to Follow Your Dreams? Can You Afford NOT to?
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
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]
19 Frugal Ways to Entertain Teenagers
Teens can be a tough audience to entertain. But even the most restless and demanding teenagers will have fun with one or more of these activities.
Prefab Fab - This ain't yer grandma's double-wide
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]
How to Spring-Clean Your Debt
Spring is in the air! Time to make your debt repayment plan bloom.
Defining What Financial Success Means to You
Want to figure out how much money you need to be financially successful? First you need to figure out what you want out of life.
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
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.