Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this article, we tell you what you should and shouldn’t buy at mega-retailer Walmart, how you can walk out of Vegas a bit les
I got all my husband's gifts with fake money -- and didn't break the law, either. I used store rewards, coupons, PayPal, Swagbucks and other bits and ends of things to give him a f
Every December for the last five years Money Talks News has hooked up with David Wyss, the chief economist for giant research firm Standard & Poors. We sit him down in a studio and
I've lived places where the water tasted good, and a few where it didn't. If you don't like the water where you live, you're all too likely to start buying bottled water or investi
Most of us have more credit than we need, and this can be dangerous for those trying to manage their debt and spending. Remove the temptation by asking for your credit lines to
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
Noodles are typically made from wheat or rice, which means carbs and gluten galore. But behold, noodle lovers, there are other (super low-calorie!) noodle options.
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Best Money Tips: Things You Should and Shouldn’t Buy at Walmart
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this article, we tell you what you should and shouldn’t buy at mega-retailer Walmart, how you can walk out of Vegas a bit les
I Went Christmas Shopping With Fake Money
I got all my husband's gifts with fake money -- and didn't break the law, either. I used store rewards, coupons, PayPal, Swagbucks and other bits and ends of things to give him a f
2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Who's Smarter?
Every December for the last five years Money Talks News has hooked up with David Wyss, the chief economist for giant research firm Standard & Poors. We sit him down in a studio and
Save Money With These 10 Homemade, Healthy Energy and Sports Drinks
Need a boost after your workout but can't stand the drain to your pocketbook? Make your own cheaper, tastier, and healthier versions at home!
You did WHAT with my SSN?
My bank thinks I should feel comfortable with one of their employees toting around a personal notebook containing my social security number. Should I?
The Frugal Colonizer's Guide to Getting to Mars
What if a trip to the red planet cost $200,000? Could you afford to go? Well, with these tips you just might!
Save Money and Still Show Love on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day can cost a fortune if you fall for the hype. Here are some tips for getting great gifts without Cupid's arrow piercing your budget.
The Only 4 Things You Need to Do to Start Investing
Investing sounds so complicated — and risky. This simple plan removes the complexity and helps you understand and tolerate the risks.
Live Where the Water Tastes Good
I've lived places where the water tasted good, and a few where it didn't. If you don't like the water where you live, you're all too likely to start buying bottled water or investi
10 Tips to Save You from an ATM Skimmer
If you don’t yet know the term “skimmer,” put it in your vocabulary. Here are ways to avoid ATM skimmers.
The 5 Best Gel Eyeliners
Applying eyeliner perfectly isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these gel eyeliners and your cat-eye game will always be on point.
Who Should Face the Music When the Banks Fail?
Should everyday folks bear the brunt when banks fail, or should the bankers themselves be held responsible?
Reduce Your Credit Limits to Manage Your Spending
Most of us have more credit than we need, and this can be dangerous for those trying to manage their debt and spending. Remove the temptation by asking for your credit lines to
Book Review: Confronting Collapse
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
Best Money Tips: 50 Worst Inventions
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a list of TIME's 50 worst invention
5 Smart Ways to Meet a Rewards Card Minimum Spending Requirement
Sign-up bonuses can jump-start your rewards-earning potential. Here's how to hit your card's minimum spending requirement, fast.
Gluten-Free, Carb-Free Noodles
Noodles are typically made from wheat or rice, which means carbs and gluten galore. But behold, noodle lovers, there are other (super low-calorie!) noodle options.
6 Time-Tested Ways to Make a Relationship Work
There is no secret to a perfect relationship — but there are some guidelines that can help make any relationship great.
Can I Write It Off as Charity?
Charitable donations are always good. But, that doesn't mean they're always tax-deductible. Here's what to look for.
6 Things That Seem Like Splurges But Are Actually Savvy Buys
Sometimes spending more for "wasteful" products or services turns out to be the best value — in dollars and sense.