Today we found articles on ways to get bigger checks from Social Security, cheats for waking yourself up during the week, and how to avoid leaving money on the table.
From hybrid car rentals to carbon offsets, green hotels to conservation oriented vacation packages, the number of options now available to the environmentally conscious traveler ar
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
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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.
Killin 'em Out There: The School Clothes Conundrum
How do you break the cycle when social engineering and personal spending habits that are as unique as your genetic coding, are emptying your pockets?
Love Travel, But Hate Airline Miles? Try AmEx's Blue Sky Preferred
Credit card issuers are replacing complex airline mile rewards with flexible statement credits. Is AMEX's Blue Sky Preferred the best of the bunch?
Is an FHA Home Loan Right for You?
With an FHA loan you don't need great credit — nor a lot of cash — to get into a home. What's the catch?
Duh..Libraries
Want free access to the more multi media than you can handle? Get yourself to your public library before the powers that be close them all down...
Best Money Tips: Savings Strategies That Work
Today we found some fantastic articles on savings strategies that work, making a killing by picking garage sales, and budgeting for home maintenance.
Is it Safe to Re-Finance Your Home Close to Retirement?
Refinancing to a lower mortgage may sound like a no-brainer, but if you're close to retirement, consider these complications.
Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)
Call your friends and pack up the car — it's road trip season! Here's how to do it on the cheap.
The 5 Best Highlighters
Keeping your skin fresh and dewy isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these highlighters and your face will keep its healthy glow.
The 5 Best Toaster Ovens
Whether you want to toast up some bread or do some counter-top cooking, a toaster oven is great tool for energy-efficient food preparation.
Couponing: Hobby or Lifestyle?
Clipping coupons is a great way to save money at the grocery store. But is "extreme couponing" the right choice for you and your family?
Best Money Tips: How to Get Bigger Checks From Social Security
Today we found articles on ways to get bigger checks from Social Security, cheats for waking yourself up during the week, and how to avoid leaving money on the table.
Don't Greenwash Your Holiday
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A Prairie Farmer’s Meal Plan: Eat for a Buck or Two a Day
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
How Much Can You Trust That Food Label?
They say you should always read the labels when you buy food — but can you trust what the label says?
10 Ways to Be the Perfect Customer
Getting good service as a patron is a two-way street. If you expect perfect service, you should try to be the perfect customer.
How to Sell Your House in 24 Hours
24 hours? Yup, it's possible. Learn how one Wise Bread Blogger sold her home just a day after listing.
4 Starbucks Drinks You Can Easily Make Yourself
Oh, sure, save $40 a week by cutting back on lattes — but what do you treat yourself with instead? These four great low-lucre libations.
Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.
Why You Should Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Despite a bad reputation, adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. Learn why an ARM might be the right choice for you.