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15 Delicious Ways to Use Canned Corn
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Replacing bad habits with good ones is easier than you'd think. Here's how a Wise Bread writer turned a social media habit into a family time habit.
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From apples to avocados, ensure that the fruit you're eating is the freshest and most delicious it can be with these storage tips.
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Why buy when you can make at home so many of the home and personal care products you use? Here are 17 easy recipes to get you started.
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Make sure you read the fine print on your credit card member agreement. You may be getting more than you bargained for — in a good way.
Make Your Computer Last (Almost) Forever With Some Simple Tricks
Computer makers expect you to buy a new one every three years or so. That's nuts! Extend the life of your machine with some basic maintenance.
6 Ways to Deal When You're Way Behind at Work
Looming deadlines, a 10-mile to-do list...it's time to conquer it all and get back on track at work. You can do it!
6 Great Reasons for Paying off the Mortgage on Your Home
Even though the economy is still rough, there are plenty of reasons why you should pay off your mortgage as soon as you can.
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.
10 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Home Warranty
Hot water heater on the fritz? Your home warranty can help with that...if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)
What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
10 Back-to-School iPhone Apps
With assignments and exams, student life can be stressful. Here are 10 iPhone applications that can help you manage your student life.
5 Big Winter Expenses That Could Freeze Your Budget
Winter's not done yet! Avoid these wintertime expenses so you don't blow your budget before spring's blooms arrive.
The Fiduciary Rule Is Under Review — How Will This Affect Your Investments?
The Trump administration is holding the fiduciary rule in limbo. How could this affect you and your retirement?
These 6 Instragrammers Are Getting Rich by Traveling the World
These Instagrammers are traveling the world, taking gorgeous pics, and raking it in — maybe you can join them!
Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Are Cheaper?
Should you buy dried beans or canned? Discover which kind costs 50% less.
Change Your Life with Storytelling
Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy at Farmers' Markets
Your local farmers' market is a great source of frugal and healthful food — as long as you know what to buy and what to leave on the table.
20 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars
Before you tighten your belt, wring the waste out of your grocery budget with this collection of proven ways to trim food costs.
Frugal Oscar Party Ideas
Trying to imitate Hollywood luxury can make your Oscars-watching party cost the same as a big-budget film. Here's how to celebrate for less.