Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
You won't save money picking your own apples at most U-pick orchards these days -- but you might save the orchard. We went to the country to get our own apples for $10 a pound,
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.
Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.
Visit the enchanting city of Paris for the historic buildings, world famous art, and the crepes. Just make sure you do it inexpensively with a smart combination of rewards cards.
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
The truth is that rents sometimes do not cover the monthly costs of owning the rental home, so how is it that these real estate gurus make their money? A lot of people think that i
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park
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How to Spring-Clean Your Debt
Spring is in the air! Time to make your debt repayment plan bloom.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
Credit squeeze (formerly know as a panic)
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The 7 Most Outrageously Expensive Whole Foods Products
With $30 emu eggs and $70 air plants, it's no wonder Whole Foods carries the "Whole Paycheck" nickname. Who buys this stuff?
6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
Better cars are not the answer
Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
7 Ways Grown-Ups Can Make New Friends Without Going Broke
So you want to make new friends, but you don't want to empty your wallet in the process? Worry not, you have options.
Who saves money when you pick apples? The grower.
You won't save money picking your own apples at most U-pick orchards these days -- but you might save the orchard. We went to the country to get our own apples for $10 a pound,
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.
Best Money Tips: 5 Parts of an Airplane You Shouldn't Touch
Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.
How 2 People Can See Paris for $500 or Less
Visit the enchanting city of Paris for the historic buildings, world famous art, and the crepes. Just make sure you do it inexpensively with a smart combination of rewards cards.
Almost 40 Everyday Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
How to Trick Yourself Into Better Credit Card Behavior
By making a few key moves before you shop, you can easily trick your brain into better credit card use. Here's how.
10 Ways to Get More Out of Business Trips
Traveling for work can be exhausting, but smart road warriors know how to turn that down time into quality time.
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
Flashback Friday: Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month With These 95 Crock Pot Dishes
January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.
So You Want to be a Landlord? Part II: How Do You Actually Make Money?
The truth is that rents sometimes do not cover the monthly costs of owning the rental home, so how is it that these real estate gurus make their money? A lot of people think that i
The Five Stages of Not Shopping
When people see us make a lifestyle change — even a positive one like frugality — their responses often resemble the Five Stages of Grief.
Have an Amusement Park & TV Free Summer (and if you can’t, find a way to make it cheaper)
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park