Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
In the days of old, when spies passed messages to each other, they used many hidden messages. One of these methods was to hide the information in a dot of plastic or microfilm about the size of a pin head, and then end a sentence with it. [more]
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
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Wise Bread on Marketplace: A Frugal Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
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Turning a cold war spy secret into a cheap anti-theft device
In the days of old, when spies passed messages to each other, they used many hidden messages. One of these methods was to hide the information in a dot of plastic or microfilm about the size of a pin head, and then end a sentence with it. [more]
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Once Again Safe as Houses?
You never need to rush to buy after a housing crash — house prices will stay down for years. But is now the right time to buy?
The end of the Energizer bunny: SIX products that don't need batteries.
Since I became a father, my household's battery consumption has quadrupled. [more]
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7 Self-Care Rituals for the Newly Retired
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Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
5 Money Moves to Make Before You Move in Together
Before you get too starry-eyed, there are some major money moves you and your SO need to make before moving in together.