Any institution that wants to fund mortgages has a problem. They want to lend the money out for thirty years, but the money they have to lend comes from deposits that can be withdr
The Obama administration announced a foreclosure prevention and mortgage reduction program about two months ago, and as of April less than 1000 loans have been refinanced under th
Getting hired online is easier now than it ever was. If times are tight for you, you may find yourself looking for ways to make extra cash. The bad news is that everyone else is do
The economy is way short of full employment, so naturally, consumer spending is down. Sooner or later employment, I think, will return to normal levels. Consumer spending will re
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The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
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Using PAPER Coupons When You Order Online
Even if you live the all-digital lifestyle, don't put away those scissors yet. Some Web sites are now taking manufacturers' coupons.
Should you skip a mortgage payment to get a bank's attention?
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There's no need to let your trip to the beach cost an arm and a leg.
How Family Plans Can Save you TONS
Subscription plans are all the rage these days. Save even more on your subscription services by utilizing family plans.
The new normal economy
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Big changes or small changes?
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Best Money Tips: Legal Sources of Non-Taxable Income
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Think you'll never be able to afford your dream vacation? Think again! These 15 savings techniques will get you there.
21 Decisions You'll Never Regret Making
Put life's regrets aside for a moment and focus on these anti-regrets. You don't want to look back on your life and say, "I wish I did that!" right?
Best of Personal Finance: How to Make Coconut Milk Kefir
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you stunning detail into how to make your own coconut milk kefir, some tips for saving money when you move,
10 Ways to Decorate Your Christmas Tree for Under $30
Add these fun, frugal trimmings to your tree — without trimming your savings account.
New $100 Bill Unveiled
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The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
Are You a Hothead? 10 Things Patient People Never Say
Sometimes even the best of us lose our cool. If you find yourself belting out any of these phrases frequently — you may need to tone it down.
How to Make Artisanal Bread on a Budget
Stop paying for those overpriced loaves when you can make delicious ones at home. It's great with soup!
Micro-Prepping: How to Prepare for Small Disasters
Are you prepared for even a small disaster? Micro-prepping will get you there.
The 5 Best Electric Can Openers
Do you often find yourself needing to remove difficult can lids? These electric can openers can definitely make the whole process both simpler and safer for you.
11 Laundry Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making
Your clothes aren't getting clean and it's all your fault. How many of these washday mistakes are you making?