Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.
Trade your annual spring cleaning for deep-cleaning individual rooms more frequently to save time, lessen allergies, and keep your house looking great.
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to get a workout, how to have a successful garage sale, and how to buy more house for less money.
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Frugality, Simplicity, and Sustainability
Are strategies like dumpster diving sustainable?
15 Great Things You Could Do If You Just Got Rid of Your Debt
Everybody knows debt is terri-bad for finances and futures. But do you realize exactly how many wonderful things you could do if you were debt-free?
WATCH: 7 DIY Fails That Will Inspire You to Call an Expert
Some home projects just shouldn’t be attempted by anyone other than a professional. Don’t believe it? Watch these crazy DIY fails.
Sun Screens Can Really Cost You – By the Ounce or By the Tumor
Some sunscreens might not do everything they claim to. Here's how to make sure your skin is actually protected.
Should You Be Paying Someone Else to Do These 7 Common Chores?
Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.
5 Ways Airline Travel Sucks — and What You Can Do to Make It Better
Air travel is no picnic these days. Learn to avoid these five common abuses and maybe you'll arrive in a tolerable mood (and almost on time).
Spring into Cleaning Now
Trade your annual spring cleaning for deep-cleaning individual rooms more frequently to save time, lessen allergies, and keep your house looking great.
6 Frugal Promises I Have Not Kept
I have made a number of public declarations of my frugal ambitions over the years here on Wise Bread. Here are some of my biggest failures.
New Legislation Gives Coupons “Equivalent Cash Value”
Got coupons? Get cash! A new law means coupons can now be traded in for their "equivalent cash value."
7 Pitfalls That Can Bloat a Home Office Budget
Working from home sounds like a great idea, but it's easy to bust your budget building the perfect office. Here's how to outfit your space for less.
Best Money Tips: Get an Inexpensive Workout
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to get a workout, how to have a successful garage sale, and how to buy more house for less money.
10 Christmas Gifts You're Better Off Returning
When it comes to unwanted holiday gifts, it's almost always better to return than to keep.
Teaching Preschoolers About Money: An Interview With Beth Kobliner
Start teaching your preschooler financial savvy with some help from expert Beth Kobliner and the familiar characters of Sesame Street.
12 Things in Your Office You Can Throw Out Today
Coffee cups, unopened mail, convention swag — that clutter on your desk is flatlining your productivity. Dump it, and watch your efficiency soar!
5 Awesome, Cheap Alternatives to Luxury Services
Did the Great Recession force a cutback in household staff? Replace Jeeves with DIY solutions that deliver white glove service for way less.
10 Things in Your Basement You Should Throw Out Today
If you've got a basement, you've probably got a lot of clutter. Start tossing it out today!
Don't Miss These 7 Great Tax Deductions for Parents and Caretakers
Being a caregiver requires investments of time, emotion — and money. Don't miss these seven deductions for parents or caretakers this tax season.
Which Workout Foods Are Actually Worth the Money?
With no shortage of diet bars and shakes on the market, how do you know what's worth the buy? It's all on the label.
The Safest Cars for Teen Drivers
Watching your kid drive away in his first car can be nerve-racking. Feel better by finding the safest frugal vehicle for your teen.
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