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Best Money Tips: Cut Your Electricity Bill

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to cut your electricity bill, entertaining yourself for free or cheap, and ovecoming your financial fears.

Best Money Tips: Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Today we found some stellar articles on making your groceries last longer, saving on wedding favors, and retirement savings busters.

Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!

A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl

Ask the Readers: Do You Shop at Thrift Stores?

Tell us whether you shop at thrift stores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

My 2016 Budget Challenge: Why I Need to Find $31K This Year

Wise Bread writer Max Wong needs to find an extra $31,000 this year. She's up for the challenge, and we're along for the ride.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?

Tell us how you have a frugal Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Why Personal Budgets Often Fail

Today we found some fantastic articles on why personal budgets often fail, frugal Father's Day gifts, tips for effective business networking.

Ask the Readers: Are You Interested in the New Apple Gadgets?

Tell us whether whether you're interested in the new Apple gadgets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

So, You Think You're a Carnivore?

Does your voice get slightly deeper and more husky as you discuss the pleasure of biting into a medium-rare steak? Do you proudly declare that you could never be a vegetarian becau

Five calls you can make now to save hundreds to thousands of dollars

In the current economic climate, everyone is trying to save a buck. I know some families that have budgets so tight that there is no room for saving, but I think it is possible for

Best Money Tips: Tips to Keep Your Car's High Value

Today we found some awesome articles on tips to keep your car's high value, secret Starbucks savings tips, and making your nest egg last a lifetime.

Flashback Friday: 68 Best Ways to Make Money That Are Actually Fun

Whether paying off debt or saving for something special, everyone could use some extra cash. These money-makers don't even feel like work.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 10/11

Today's great deals include 50% off designer dresses, $200 off Panasonic 4 Blade Electric Razor, Women's pumps under $75 and more!

Eat Dessert, Save!

Are you skipping dessert because it just costs too much, either in money, time, or calories? Skip no more! Read on for ideas to make dessert easy, affordable, and healthier than ev

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 10/30

Today's great deals include Mivizu In-Ear Noise Reduction Earphones $5, Canon PowerShot A2500 $85, Epson Wireless All-in-One Printer $100, and more!

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.

5 Things You’re Overpaying For on Your Vacation

Most people are wasting hundreds or even thousands of dollars on these common money traps. Are you?

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!

Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy

A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with

Are the new home appraisal rules good for consumers?

On May 1st a new set of home appraisal rules called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct was put into effect by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to distance realtors and mortgage