Negotiating the best price is not only for the car dealership and the yard sale. Try haggling at these retailers big and small and pay less for lots more.
Going for an affordable little spruce up? Not wanting to spend an entire weekend sanding down Grandma's old bureau? Here are three easy and cheap decorating ideas to add unexpected
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
Let's face it. Lentils aren't usually a food that folks write love songs about, at least in this country. But for price and nutrition, they're pretty tough to beat. Bonus? They don
I love the holiday season. I love being able to bake cookies and give them to my friends, put up decorations and — most of all — give gifts. But with only a couple of weeks left un
Have more of these things floating around than you know what to do with? Just like clothespins and binder clips, these humble bits of office flotsam can be used for more things tha
I have always loathed Valentine's day because everywhere I went I would see gaudy pink and red balloons and roses and men who are literally suckered into buying the useless thi
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
11 Retailers Where You Can Negotiate a Lower Price
Negotiating the best price is not only for the car dealership and the yard sale. Try haggling at these retailers big and small and pay less for lots more.
Cheap Decorating: Three Simple Hacks for Style on a Dime
Going for an affordable little spruce up? Not wanting to spend an entire weekend sanding down Grandma's old bureau? Here are three easy and cheap decorating ideas to add unexpected
How Cosigning On a Student Loan Could Impact Your Finances
Before you cosign on a student loan, these are four important things to keep in mind.
40 Restaurants That Offer Senior Discounts
What a drag it is getting old — except for the discounts. Bookmark this list and never forget where seniors can eat for cheaper.
Sexy Summer Dinners: 5 Great Hot-Weather Meal Ideas
Need fresh ideas for sultry summer dinners? Check out these elegant, guest-worthy, hot-weather meals.
How to Maximize Rewards on Everyday Spending
If you're not using your travel or cash back card for certain expenses, you're leaving valuable rewards on the table.
6 Ways to Avoid Sneaky Online Price Changes
Don't let "dynamic pricing" steal your deal. Keep an eye out for sneaky ways online retailers (legally!) overcharge their customers.
Getting it Done at Dollar Tree
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
36 Green Gift Wrapping Ideas
Trying to maintain eco boundaries in the middle of winter holiday chaos? Here are 36 green gift wrapping ideas to get you started.
7 Fresh Ideas for Healthy Road Trip Snacks
Fuel up cheaply and easily while you're traveling (or anytime!) with these delicious, healthy road trip snacks fit for the entire family.
New Ideas for Old Neckties
Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
25 Tasty and Affordable Salad Dressing Recipes
Whether you're a die-hard salad lover or a chopped-veggies newbie, these 25 delicious, easy-to-make dressings will spice up your salads.
6 Compact Airplane Snacks for Frequent Fliers
Stow these cheap and satisfying travel snacks in your carry-on for a quick bite when the going gets delayed.
Lentil Love: How to Sex Up a Simple Staple and Save
Let's face it. Lentils aren't usually a food that folks write love songs about, at least in this country. But for price and nutrition, they're pretty tough to beat. Bonus? They don
Giving Gifts That Will Save Money
I love the holiday season. I love being able to bake cookies and give them to my friends, put up decorations and — most of all — give gifts. But with only a couple of weeks left un
5 Reasons Not to Use Debit Cards When You Shop Online
Before you place an order through your favorite online retailer, consider these reasons to use credit instead of debit.
Slamming Suggestions for the Humble Rubber Band
Have more of these things floating around than you know what to do with? Just like clothespins and binder clips, these humble bits of office flotsam can be used for more things tha
7 Easy Lunch Ideas for Work
Don't be intimidated by brown-bagging it — having a fast, tasty work lunch can be easy and inexpensive. Just follow these tips.
Cheap and Romantic Ideas for Valentine's Day (And Any Other Day of the Year)
I have always loathed Valentine's day because everywhere I went I would see gaudy pink and red balloons and roses and men who are literally suckered into buying the useless thi