I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
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Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
Starting New Year's resolutions on January 1 is silly. Now that we're settling into 2013, here are some (very reasonable) resolutions for your credit card.
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
4 Ways Outsourcing Chores Can Save You Time and Money
When household chores threaten to gobble up all your time, there's no shame in shelling out for a little help.
5 Times Trying to Negotiate Can Backfire
Getting "No" for an answer isn't the only risk of negotiating. Prevent your demands from backfiring by knowing when to hold 'em.
Best Money Tips: Spend Less on Eating In
Today we found some awesome articles on spending less on eating in, cheap ways to beat stress, and things wealthy people do differently.
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
5 More Fun, Affordable Train Trips
Summer's over, but don't let that stop you from one of these fun and frugal train trips. They're great for a fabulous fall excursion.
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.
9 Things Successful 30-Somethings Do
Forget the material things. These habits of successful 30-somethings lead to fulfilling, happy, and lucrative lives.
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
Best Money Tips: Financially Prepare for Your Family's Future
Today we found some fantastic articles on financially preparing for your family's future, making a better to do list, and buying or leasing a car.
Legendary rock band Radiohead charges "whatever you want" for latest album
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
12 Cool Travel Items for Your Summer Vacation
Your summer vacation is bound to be a blast, and you can make it even better by packing these cool and convenient bits of travel kit.
Cheap and Easy Holiday Shopping at the Dollar Store
Short on time and cash? Stop in the dollar store this holiday season to make a few quick buys that will help you to entertain, decorate, and give for less.
8 Best Hobbies for Introverts
Who says you have to be a social butterfly to have fun? These great hobbies are perfect for introverts.
Keep Your Credit Card Safe While Shopping Online
Whether you're doing holiday shopping or just making an everyday purchase, follow these steps to keep your credit card information safe.
5 Reasons You Can Be Denied for a Credit Card Even With Good Credit
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
Do You Need a Financial Planner?
It doesn't take much — a new home, a new business, a wedding — to complicate once simple finances. It might be time to hire a pro.
5 Surprising Ways the Rich Get Richer
The rich get richer. You could get jealous, or you could get inspired to find out how wealthy stay that way, and copy them?
4 Easy Credit Card Resolutions That Anyone Can Keep
Starting New Year's resolutions on January 1 is silly. Now that we're settling into 2013, here are some (very reasonable) resolutions for your credit card.
Almost 40 Everyday Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher
Despite its name, your dishwasher is good at washing more than dishes. Discover how you can clean a variety of objects with just a few gallons of water.