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Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest! For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]
Maximize the Value of Your Airline Miles and Points
Should you pay with points or pay with cash? Learn how to apply the Two Cent Rule and maximize the value of your travel rewards.
Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Buy a Home?
Tell us if you would rather rent or buy a home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Surviving a financial panic -- lessons from the past
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
One Smart Thing You Can Do for Your Retirement Today
The smartest thing you can do for retirement planning is so easy, there's just no excuse not to do it. Even better? It's free.
8 Smart Ways to Save on Audio Books
The only thing better than reading your favorite book is listening to the audio version. And here's how to get audiobooks on the cheap.
The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
Investing seems so risky — and complicated. It really isn't, though, if you stick to the basics.
10 Things You Can Do to Be Happier Today
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Take one or more of these positive, feel-good actions and watch the day brighten.
5 Ways to Break Your Social Media Habit
Spending more time with your virtual community than with your real one? Discover how to limit your likes, shares, and tweets and regain control of your time.
How to Save Money on Kids' Activities
Balancing all of your kids' activities can be stressful — and expensive. Start getting creative about saving while your kids get creative about fun!
The 5 Best Space Heaters
When used properly, a space heater can keep you warm and save you money in winter. Here are our picks for the five best.
9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal
If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.
iStopOver: Earn Extra Income or Travel on the Cheap, and a Special Promotion for Wise Bread Readers
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8 Simple Ways to Make Your Refrigerator More Efficient
Even if you have an EnergyStar refrigerator, these big appliances still eat electricity. Here are some tips for making fridges run more efficiently.
10 Ways Nice People Can Get Ahead
Ever feel like success is reserved for those with sharp elbows — and sharper tongues? Consider these reasons why being nice person will help you come out first.
The 5 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair
Keeping your hair frizz-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos for frizzy hair and your coif will remain sleek.
10 Tasty and Frugal Chickpea Recipes
You might know chickpeas as "garbanzo beans." Whatever you call them, they're versatile, affordable, and most of all, delicious!
5 Airline Miles Secrets Only Frequent Flyers Know
Even if you aren't a frequent flyer, you can learn from one. These airline mile tips could be the secret to your next free vacation.
How to Move From Being Busy to Actually Getting Things Done
Being busy feels good — but it's not the same as being productive. Here's how to slow the pace and still get more done.
Make Your Clothing Fit Perfectly With These 10 No-Sew Fixes
Keep your clothes (and your budget) looking better longer with these quick, easy, and inexpensive repairs.