Today we found articles on items to avoid at the dollar store, travel mistakes to stop making when you hit 30, and bathroom hacks that will simplify your life.
We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked to our blog posts over the past week. We couldn't do it without you. And if we could, we wouldn't anyway. THAT'S how strong our love is. [more]
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate.
The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
Today we found articles on ingenious laundry tips to simplify your life, how knowing the stages of sleep can help you rest better, and things that organized people do.
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Best Money Tips: Things to Avoid at the Dollar Store
Today we found articles on items to avoid at the dollar store, travel mistakes to stop making when you hit 30, and bathroom hacks that will simplify your life.
The 5 Best Weed Trimmers
Hate having weeds muck up your beautiful lawn? Check out our picks for the top five weed trimmers and rid your home of them today.
Signing Up for Obamacare in 2015? Here's What's New
Open Enrollment for ACA health care ends soon. Here's what you need to know before you make your choices on the exchange.
8 Money Lessons I Learned From Three Weeks in Europe
A whirlwind family vacation brings more than just memories for a lifetime — it also offers some sound money lessons.
Why Donating Money Is the Best Thing You Can Do After a Natural Disaster
There's a natural impulse to donate after a natural disaster. But donating goods over money is not always the best idea.
10 Gift Ideas That Cost Almost Nothing
We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
SmartyPig is Giving Away $500 to Wise Bread Readers!
Don't miss your chance to win $500 in SmartyPig’s Giveaway for Wise Bread Readers!
10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More
Sometimes, what we think we're doing to save money actually costs us a lot more. Make sure you're not making one of these "saving" mistakes.
5 Expensive Life Essentials Worth Investing In
While it's good to scrimp and save, you may want to think twice about cheaping out on these life essentials. They're worth every penny.
4 Ways to Keep Envy From Ruining Your Retirement Investments
Envy is a mega-danger to your finances. The green-eyed monster can even ruin your investments.
The Secret to Larger Breasts
Thanks for the mammaries! [more]
5 Tricks to Beating Budget Burnout
Creating a budget is hard but sticking to it might be harder. Don't let burnout ruin all your work so far.
101 fantastic freebies for your PC
Software is expensive, right? Well, not today my friends. Those fab guys and gals over at PC World have spent a whole bunch of their very valuable time and energy researching the b
How to Retire With Less Than $1 Million in Savings
Your nest egg doesn't reach the millions. That's OK; you can still have a happy, healthy retirement.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked to our blog posts over the past week. We couldn't do it without you. And if we could, we wouldn't anyway. THAT'S how strong our love is. [more]
20 Tasty Two-Ingredient Cocktails
For inexpensive, delicious, and easy-to-serve drinks, it's hard to beat these two-ingredient cocktails.
The 8 Best Ways to Stream TV and Movies for Free
Is it finally time to cut the cord? Find out the latest on free and legal video streaming services and see for yourself.
Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
Best Money Tips: Laundry Tips That Will Simplify Your Life
Today we found articles on ingenious laundry tips to simplify your life, how knowing the stages of sleep can help you rest better, and things that organized people do.
9 Make-Ahead, Freezable Hot Breakfast Recipes
You can enjoy a hot breakfast without laboring in the kitchen before work — just whip up one of these make-and-freeze breakfasts over the weekend.