Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard wit
Board games can be educational for children, teaching them critical thinking, reading, and even money skills. Get any of these five and your kids will have a blast.
Scheduled to enter circulation back in early 2011, the new, more secure $100 finally starts circulating today. These are the new security features to look for.
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
Frequent flyer miles are great, but you can't always use them when you need them. Learn how to buy, sell, and otherwise make use of your airline miles.
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
You love it on sandwiches. After you get to know it better, you'll also love peanut butter in your hair, on your windshield, and in your ice cream cones.
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How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Tasty Treats to Make With Mulberries
It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard wit
The 7-Year Mortgage: Take It or Leave It?
Could a seven-year mortgage be the perfect for thing for you, or put your homeownership at risk? Understand your options with this guide.
25 tips from the frugally insane.
These frugal moves may be extreme, but they're good for a laugh!
Cool & funky things I found FREE on Craigslist
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Play On: 5 Great Card and Board Games
Game nights are almost always fun, but you can make them straight-up awesome by choosing one of these excellent, less-common games.
The 5 Best Board Games for Children
Board games can be educational for children, teaching them critical thinking, reading, and even money skills. Get any of these five and your kids will have a blast.
Counterfeiters Beware: Here's How the New $100 Will Ruin Your Day
Scheduled to enter circulation back in early 2011, the new, more secure $100 finally starts circulating today. These are the new security features to look for.
8 Negotiating Skills Everyone Should Master
Regardless of your job, negotiation is a communication skill that everyone should master. It could save you BIG.
Does More Detergent Make for More Clean?
There's an easier way to save money on cleaning supplies than making your own: Use less.
Earn Extra Income With Your Smartphone Camera
Take a break from snapping selfies and put your smartphone camera to good use. You can earn extra cash, shutterbug!
Book Review: Early Retirement Extreme
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
How to Buy and Sell Airline Miles
Frequent flyer miles are great, but you can't always use them when you need them. Learn how to buy, sell, and otherwise make use of your airline miles.
7 Ways to Negotiate Medical Bills
Don't ignore a hefty medical bill. If you think there might be an error, or you can't afford to pay, it's time to negotiate.
The 5 Most Successful Investors You've Never Heard Of
Can you name an investor other than Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch? Drop these five names at your next investment club meeting.
8 Fun and Cheap Things to Do During the Weekday
It can be hard to find off-time entertainment when you don't work a regular 9 to 5, but this list proves that there are great frugal things to do at any time of day.
6 Apps That Help You Save on Prescriptions
Need help affording your medications? These six apps can help you save money.
The 5 Best Pet Flea Shampoos
Keeping fleas away from your pets during summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pet flea shampoos and they'll stay flea-free.
15 Unexpected Uses for Peanut Butter
You love it on sandwiches. After you get to know it better, you'll also love peanut butter in your hair, on your windshield, and in your ice cream cones.
10 Tips for Landing the Perfect House-Sitting Gig
Want to travel around the world and stay in great houses for free? It's simple — house-sit. Follow these suggestions to get started.