Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
When it comes to thinking up creative holiday gifts, it's worth taking a look in your pantry. If you're looking for a way to make your own holiday gift from scratch, consumables —
Collection agencies are using severe methods to go after debtors. They're going through the courts to collect. The choices are show up, pay up — or get locked up. How can
Today we found some stellar articles on contributing to charity without donating money, saving this holiday season, and risks happy people take every day.
Trying to find a job after college can be intimidating enough — forget about getting control of your money. But these five steps make financial independence simple.
Garage sales can be intimidating if you've never organized one before. Follow these 10 simple steps and you'll be on your way to having your own successful garage sale.
In Spent: Memoirs of Shopping Addict, Avis Cardella writes about her struggles with acquiring more and more stuff without fulfillment for two decades. This is the painful story
How are jobless numbers tabulated? Are they even accurate in the truest sense? Why do newspeople get it completely wrong? Why do the jobless figures make us so jittery and
Any item with a lot of packaging always costs more than its counterpart without. And there's additional value in reducing the packaging we buy than simple costs.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell ask if you have what it takes for day trading, give the best places to retire, and help you find a job with some new
How many times have you seen ads for savings accounts that have touted superb interest rates? And how many times have you looked into the offer only to discover that it isn’t quit
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Best Money Tips: How Retailers Trick You Into Buying More
Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.
The Art of Wearing Things Out, and Then Some
I've grown up hearing the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." It never occurred to me that this saying could apply to a frugal lifestyle. How often do you really wear some
Holiday Gift Ideas Straight Out of Your Pantry
When it comes to thinking up creative holiday gifts, it's worth taking a look in your pantry. If you're looking for a way to make your own holiday gift from scratch, consumables —
Deal With Your Debt or You May Go to Jail
Collection agencies are using severe methods to go after debtors. They're going through the courts to collect. The choices are show up, pay up — or get locked up. How can
Can Saying Thanks More Make You Rich?
We all know saying "thank you" is polite. But true gratitude can actually make your finances (and life!) a little sunnier.
Best Money Tips: Contributing to Charities Without Donating Money
Today we found some stellar articles on contributing to charity without donating money, saving this holiday season, and risks happy people take every day.
5 Financial Steps to Take After Graduating From College
Trying to find a job after college can be intimidating enough — forget about getting control of your money. But these five steps make financial independence simple.
10 Simple Steps To A Successful Garage Sale
Garage sales can be intimidating if you've never organized one before. Follow these 10 simple steps and you'll be on your way to having your own successful garage sale.
Booking Got Bumped? Your Vacation Cancellation Recourse
What happens if the vendors of your vacation package change your plans? Here are some guidelines for what you can do.
Best Money Tips: Hot and Humid
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition has tips for a better lawn, backpacking prep, productivity for everything, and more.
New Isn't Always Better: 12 Used Things to Love
Buying used usually costs less and that's always a plus. Even better -- some goods really do get better with age.
Best Money Tips: Financial Lessons of Cheese Peddler
Today, we share lessons learned from a cheese peddler, how bottled water stands up to filtered tap, and 10 decorating ideas for fun and frugal homes!
Book Review: Spent: Memoirs of a Shopping Addict
In Spent: Memoirs of Shopping Addict, Avis Cardella writes about her struggles with acquiring more and more stuff without fulfillment for two decades. This is the painful story
Home Reverse Mortgaged? Here's How to Sell It
Reverse mortgages are growing in demand as the population ages. This means more of these homes will be hitting the market, too.
Who's Your Data? The Myths and Misnomers of Unemployment Figures
How are jobless numbers tabulated? Are they even accurate in the truest sense? Why do newspeople get it completely wrong? Why do the jobless figures make us so jittery and
Paying for Packaging: It's Time to Stop
Any item with a lot of packaging always costs more than its counterpart without. And there's additional value in reducing the packaging we buy than simple costs.
They Offered You a Promotion and No Pay Raise. Now What?
These days, a shiny new job title doesn't always mean more money. Weigh your options before you accept a promotion without a pay raise.
Best Money Tips: Is Day Trading for You?
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell ask if you have what it takes for day trading, give the best places to retire, and help you find a job with some new
Beware the Small Print of High Interest Savings Accounts
How many times have you seen ads for savings accounts that have touted superb interest rates? And how many times have you looked into the offer only to discover that it isn’t quit
Ask the Readers: Will This Winter Be More Expensive? (Chance to Win!)
Let us know if you think it will cost more to heat your home or office this year for a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!