With dropping home prices, a long term investment in real estate is looking pretty attractive. Whether you want to buy rental property outright, or renting is your plan B when your
Prompted by high prices (driven by demand from ethanol production), farmers planted more acres of corn last year than any year since 1944. This year, though, planned acres for cor
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It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
Depending on the type of help you need with paying for college, knowing the differences between government financial aid programs can make a big difference in finding a loan that r
So you think you need life insurance, or you know it is time to review the insurance coverage you currently have (which is something you do every few years, right? Right).
You may
A few months ago I wrote about several car buying incentives that were floating around. This was before the bankruptcy of Chrysler and GM and there was a rumor going around that t
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
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So You Want to be a Landlord? Part I
With dropping home prices, a long term investment in real estate is looking pretty attractive. Whether you want to buy rental property outright, or renting is your plan B when your
Less corn planted, despite ethanol
Prompted by high prices (driven by demand from ethanol production), farmers planted more acres of corn last year than any year since 1944. This year, though, planned acres for cor
Ask the Readers: Are You Planning a Summer Vacation?
Tell us if you are planning a summer vacation and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Money Rules That'll Save You Big in Baby's First Year
Having a baby might seem like a never-ending money suck, but there are easy ways to save money in your baby's first year.
Ask Readers: What Gift Do You Want Most This Holiday Season?
Tell us what gift you want the most this holiday season and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill
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Here's How Much Getting the Greenest Lawn Will Cost You
If the grass is always greener on your neighbor's side of the fence, here's what it'll cost to make your yard the envy of the neighborhood.
6 Money Myths About Stay-At-Home Moms
Being a stay-at-home mom isn't all mid-day naps and clipping coupons. Learn why SAH moms are financially savvy and so much more than a stereotype.
Flashback Friday: The 76 Best Life Lessons You Should Learn by 30
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Brands?
Tell us about your favorite brands and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Free Preview of Refund Cents Website – Extended for Wise Bread Readers ONLY!
Sadly, several of you have let me know that you missed the brief window to try out Refund Cents. We have gotten permission to offer an exclusive new preview to our readers, good u
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
When Tradition Meets Necessity: The Reintroduction of Soppin’ Bread
On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
Federal Student Loans
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Universal Life Insurance and Whole Life Insurance: A Comparison
So you think you need life insurance, or you know it is time to review the insurance coverage you currently have (which is something you do every few years, right? Right). You may
Day Job or Freelance: Which Is Right for You?
Still trying to decide if a day job or the freelance life is right for you? Here are the pros and cons of both.
7 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your First House
Buying a house? Before you rush in, review this list for first-time buyers.
"Cash for clunkers" bill passed by Congress - what does it mean for consumers?
A few months ago I wrote about several car buying incentives that were floating around. This was before the bankruptcy of Chrysler and GM and there was a rumor going around that t
Make Your Dishwasher Last (Almost) Forever With These 6 Tricks
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
Best Money Tips: Never Pay Full Price for These 20 Items
Today we found articles on items you should never buy at full price, how to prioritize your financial goals, and ways to impress your boss and get that promotion.