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Looking for a first-rate meal on a take-out budget? Head over to your local culinary school for a great meal at a low price. Nearly all culinary schools have student-run restaurant
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Do generous unemployment benefits prolong the length of unemployment?
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Digital nomads and perpetual travelers can use these simple tricks to save money for retirement — whatever their current address.
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Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
Ask the Readers: What Are the Best Gifts for Teens?
Tell us what you think the best gifts for teens are and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Are Cheaper?
Should you buy dried beans or canned? Discover which kind costs 50% less.
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Want to Be, Financially, in 5 Years?
Tell us where you want to be, financially, in 5 years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Places to Find Free or Cheap Mason Jars
Don't overpay for brand new canning jars! If you know where to find them, affordable used jars can help you preserve your garden bounty on the cheap.
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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The 5 Best Tweezers
Keeping your eyebrows constantly groomed isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these tweezers and your brow game will remain strong.
10 Fun, Free Ways to Entertain Yourself During a Flight Delay
If you're facing a long layover and a shortage of power outlets, forgo the tablet and try one of these inspired — and free — ways to pass the time.
Fine Dining on a Take-Out Budget
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The 5 Best Board Games for Adults
Board games have come a long way since the days of Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble. Play any of these games with your friends and you'll have a blast.
3 Money Arguments That Can Hurt Your Relationships
You should really nip these common money arguments in the bud before they hurt your relationships.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Earn Extra Income?
Tell us how you make extra income and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Thrift Store Finds?
Tell us about your favorite thrift store finds and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
DON'T Buy It Now on eBay without using Live.com cashback
You've been saving money with your online purchases thanks to Wise Bread, but wanna save even more? I know that got your attention.
The 5 Best Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
These bulbs can save you serious cash — and they'll all last 20+ years.
Are You Eating the 10 Most Over-Priced Restaurant Menu Items?
It's no secret that dining out costs more than dining in. A Wise Bread writer runs the numbers on her local grubberies and to find out how much more.
8 Cool Mint Tools for Managing Your Money
Many people know that Mint.com is a powerful budgeting website — but its tools might be even more comprehensive than you realize.