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Book review: Your Money or Your Life

This book is one of the classics of modern frugality, and it's been a source of some controversy. At the bottom, though, its message is a simple one: Pay attention. Pay attention t

Best Money Tips: Freebies You Can Score in May

Today we found articles on freebies you can grab this month, surprising expenses that you can cover with an HSA, and short term investments that make sense for young investors.

Interview with AFFIL executive director Jim Campen

Early in the subprime lending collapse, Wise Bread posted a report from Americans for Fairness in Lending explaining how the subprime lending boom hurt everyone. Since it's a

Living within your means isn't nasty

How bad could things get? The New York Times asked that question about the economic situation. It's a good question, but they gave a really bad answer.

5 Cool DIY Christmas Gifts for the “Under 6” Crowd

Handmade gifts are becoming cool again! Here are five gifts for smaller children that will be loved long after the season is over.

The Limits of Small Economies

People often recommend cutting out little expenses to help get back on financial track. What's rarely mentioned is that this alone won't solve the problem.

7 Household Items That Are Better Second-Hand

Keep your eyes peeled at your next yard sale or thrift shop. These second-hand household items only get better with age.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill

Today we found some fantastic articles on cutting your tax bill, saving on your grocery bill, and getting a job after college.

Best Money Tips: Why Your Budget Isn't Working

Today we found some awesome articles on why your budget isn't working, saving on car insurance, and custodial accounts.

10 Ways to Save on a Night (or Day) at the Movies

With summer comes soaring temps and blockbuster movies. Beat the heat and the high cost of summer movies with this cast of cinematic cost-cutters.

Best Money Tips: Tech Tips for Job Hunting

Today we found some fantastic articles on tech tips for job hunting, how to find the right roommate, and lowering your cooling costs.

Ask the Readers: Do You Play the Lottery?

Tell us whether you play the lottery and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Here's How Much Getting the Greenest Lawn Will Cost You

If the grass is always greener on your neighbor's side of the fence, here's what it'll cost to make your yard the envy of the neighborhood.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Form of Entertainment?

Tell us about your favorite form of entertainment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Flashback Friday: The 76 Best Life Lessons You Should Learn by 30

Wanna live your best life by age 30? Here's everything you need to do.

Garage Triage: Organize Your Garage for Maximum Chore and Storage Efficiency

If your garage is filled with everything but a car, reclaim that space. Get creative, get organized, and transform how you use your garage.

First-Time Home Buyer? Consider These 5 Cities

Some U.S. cities still offer a prime buyers' market for first-timers. Have you considered putting down roots in one of these spots?

4 Ways Your Brain Tricks You Into Spending

The human brain is a beautiful, complex thing. It's also a total shopaholic.

Federal Student Loans

Depending on the type of help you need with paying for college, knowing the differences between government financial aid programs can make a big difference in finding a loan that r

20 Great Gifts for Home Cooks

The best thing about giving cool, thoughtful kitchen gifts to the avid home cook? Yeah, the delicious home cooked gifts you'll enjoy for years to come.