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Today we found some great articles on the things that happy people avoid, how to get the best deals on Amazon, and a deliciously easy way to make peanut butter.
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I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
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In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. [more]
Best Money Tips: 15 Things That Happy People Avoid
Today we found some great articles on the things that happy people avoid, how to get the best deals on Amazon, and a deliciously easy way to make peanut butter.
10 Classes That Can Pay for Themselves
Want to learn something new — and invest in your future? From crafting to business, these great classes have the potential to pay for themselves.
5 Times Coupons Trick You Into Spending More Money
Everyone love a deal, and retailers know it. Don't get suckered into these coupon marketing tricks — they aren't worth it!
29 Ways to Prevent Visiting the Doctor
Sure, an apple a day "keeps the doctor away." But there many other easy, fun, and money-saving things that you can do to prevent unnecessary visits.
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck
I’m a pizza fanatic. I will never turn it down. Ever. While living in Omaha, I looked forward to lunches with m
18 Free Ways to Be a Better Person
Want to be a better person but don't want to shell out a lot of cash? These acts of kindness don't cost a thing.
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
7 Ways to Get the Best Deals on Groupon
Before grabbing that Groupon, do some homework. With just a little effort, you can turn a good deal into a great one.
Best Money Tips: Black Friday Predictions to Help You Shop
Today we found some great articles on deals to expect this Black Friday, top-notch career advice, and what you need to know about mobile payment apps and identity theft.
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.
8 Ways Clutter Keeps You Poor
Clutter looks bad, stresses you out — and it costs you money. It's time to start moving your stuff from lots to profit.
11 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein
Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff
There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.