From soap to combs to conditioner, the products on your bathroom shelves are more useful than you might realize. Discover alternative uses for 20 products.
Today we found articles on the best money saving apps that you’ll use all the time, last minute DIY gifts for Mother’s Day, and inexpensive self-care tips.
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
In the current economy, many of us are happy just to be employed, but at the same time very few of us are working at the elusive "dream job". For many people their jobs simply pro
I've taken a look at home affordability calculators that are available from many reputable sites offering personal finance advice. "Affordability" is based on bank lending guidelin
The savings rate in the United States has increased significantly over the last few months, clearly as a response to our current economic climate. But how does our historical savin
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Alternative Uses for Everything in Your Bathroom
From soap to combs to conditioner, the products on your bathroom shelves are more useful than you might realize. Discover alternative uses for 20 products.
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Best Money Tips: Best Apps for In-Store and Online Savings
Today we found articles on the best money saving apps that you’ll use all the time, last minute DIY gifts for Mother’s Day, and inexpensive self-care tips.
6 Things Moms Should Do Before Returning to Work
A mom's work is never done. But when she wants to re-enter the workforce after kids, there are a few key things she should do first.
How to Travel Internationally With Your Kids
Traveling with your kids in tow can get expensive and chaotic. Here's how to minimize the costs, and the frustration.
Front-loaded loans: a financial conspiracy?
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How Student Loan Debt Can Derail Your Future
It's time to stop believing that student loans are "good" debt. In fact, they can totally derail your future.
How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week
If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.
The 5 Best Deals in Every Thrift Store
Not all thrift stores are created equal — but if you look for these five things, you'll almost always find a good deal.
How Much Should You Spend on a New Car?
If you're looking for a new car, use this simple rule to put yourself in the driver's seat while remaining in control of your car expenses.
5 Affordable Alternatives to Pet Boarding
You'd like to take a little trip, but boarding the family pets is pricey. It doesn't have to be.
Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
The First Step to Finding Your Dream Job
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Why the Affordable Home Really Isn't
I've taken a look at home affordability calculators that are available from many reputable sites offering personal finance advice. "Affordability" is based on bank lending guidelin
The Single Greatest Key to Managing Your Time
Whatever time management and productivity tools and tricks you try, if you don't master this, you won't control your time or your to-do list.
Comparing Savings Rates: U.S. vs Japan
The savings rate in the United States has increased significantly over the last few months, clearly as a response to our current economic climate. But how does our historical savin
You Won't Believe How Much You Can Save With an Ice Cube Tray
You can do a lot more with an ice tray than make ice — you can freeze your spending, reduce food waste, and more! Learn how.
Do These 5 Car Maintenance Tasks and Keep Your Car on the Road Forever
Keep your car longer with these simple preventative measures — some of which you can even do yourself!
Thinking of Going on a Diet? Here's How to Figure Out Which One Is Right for You
Diets come in all sorts of flavors and varieties. Use this list to narrow your choices before you start narrowing your waistline.
6 Terrible Money Moves to Avoid on the First Date
Make any of these bonehead money moves on a first date and you can bet there won't be a second date.