So, here it is, time to start thinking about and planning your spring and summer vegetable garden! There are several factors to consider before planting your garden.
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of thro
There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercis
Keeping your floors clean when potty training a puppy isn't easy, but it can be. Just use one of these five pet diapers and you'll keep messes to a minimum.
Recently, a reader asked how to give stock to kids in her life in an effort to inspire a life-long interest in investing. Here are ideas on ways to get the younger generation start
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How to Plan Your Garden
So, here it is, time to start thinking about and planning your spring and summer vegetable garden! There are several factors to consider before planting your garden.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: How to Buy a House When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Max shares what she learned about compound savings while saving for a house — and how she's using those lessons in this year's budget challenge.
What Are Hedge Funds, Anyway?
Very few of us have the pocket change kicking around to invest in hedge funds. But ever wonder what they are — and why they matter — anyways?
Ten Great Charities that Deserve Your Dollars This Year
These are difficult economic times, but I'm getting tired of being told to spend my money on stuff, as if my personal saving habits are somehow ruining the economy. Instead of thro
Day Job or Freelance: Which Is Right for You?
Still trying to decide if a day job or the freelance life is right for you? Here are the pros and cons of both.
10 Ways to Do Less Laundry
Step away from the spin cycle! Here are ways to keep your laundry out of the washing machine for as long as humanly possible.
How to Travel This Holiday Season Without Getting Sick
Get where you're going without picking up any bacteriological hitchhikers by using these holiday travel precautions.
How to Tell If a Car Service Plan Is Worth It
When the finance writer offers you all those car deal add-ons, "No" is usually the right answer. Here's one you might say "Yes" to.
Wantable Makeup: Premium Cosmetics at a Bargain Price
Wantable promises to send you things you'll love, but do the products measure up to the cost? Open a box with a Wise Bread blogger to find out!
How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card
Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk
There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercis
Pay Bills Early? Only If You Want to Save Money
Paying your bills late can hurt you with late fees and surcharges. Moreover, if you pay early, you can get some serious discounts. Learn more.
Flashback Friday: 49 Smartest Amazon Hacks That Will Save You Big
If you do all of your shopping on Amazon, make sure you're saving money every time!
The 5 Best Pet Diapers
Keeping your floors clean when potty training a puppy isn't easy, but it can be. Just use one of these five pet diapers and you'll keep messes to a minimum.
8 Clever Ways to Sample the Good Life
A fishstick budget sure puts a damper on having caviar taste. Get a taste of the high life regardless with some clever workarounds.
25 Ways to Be a Better, Happier Person
Want to make the world a better place? Start by making a better you with these 25 easy, feel good self-improvements.
Getting Kids Started with the Stock Market
Recently, a reader asked how to give stock to kids in her life in an effort to inspire a life-long interest in investing. Here are ideas on ways to get the younger generation start
How to Save Without Goals
Basic plans for saving and investing that don't require use of a formal financial plan with specific goals.
12 Surprising Ways to Reuse Aluminum Foil
Why throw aluminum foil away when you can use them to sharpen scissors, reduce static cling, and protect your plants!
5 Cheap, Amazing, and Undiscovered Vacation Destinations
These five international destinations aren't overrun by tourists — yet. Get there soon, before everyone else does and the bargains leave, too.