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Try These 6 Money-Saving Challenges Now

If you're beginning to waver on this year's resolution to save more money, hold fast. Try one of these challenges to get re-focused.

The many uses for empty plastic bottles

It's been a while since I did one of these video compilation posts, and the subject at hand is more than worthwhile. I thought I'd look around for innovative and inventive

Ask the Readers: Do You Rent or Own Your Home?

Tell us if you rent or own your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Are You Wasting $300,000 on Lunch?

If you're dropping dollars on takeout lunches every day, you just might be eating your retirement.

How to Save Big at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Muggles can plan a fun, frugal trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a few tricks up their sleeve. No magic required.

Knowing Your Triggers Can Prevent Emotional Spending

They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Uncontrolled, emotional spending has a lot in common with other addicitons and eating disorders. One of these shared traits is the

When it Pays to Call in the Experts

I'm pretty good around the house. I can make most small, household repairs, and have even been known to take on a larger DIY project or two to save a buck. However, I know my lim

7 Cheap Home Decorating Projects That Look Amazing

Decorating your new home (or redecorating your old one) doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are seven ways to design with dollars and sense in mind.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Economic Crunch

What do you need to consider when you start a business during an economic crunch? I talked to some people who've started businesses within the last year, and this is what they h

How to Save Green When You Shop Green

What's the top reason shoppers don't buy green? (Hint: It ain't cheap.) That's right. Price. So what's a frugal green shopper to do? Here are a few thrifty tips that can help eco-c

Store Brands Rival Heinz and Hellman's in Taste Test

Consumer Reports testers rank several popular store brand condiments the equal — or better — of leading brands. At up to 30% cheaper, slather on the savings!

Make Guerrilla Job Hunting Work for You

Any job search can seem brutal and competitive. Here's how to stand out without going overboard.

How to File For Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is the last resort to dealing with debt: when a person finds himself in so much debt that paying it off simply isn't an option, bankruptcy can be the only way to handle

7 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Yard Sale

Yard sale season is upon us! If you're hosting a sale to get rid of your stuff, ensure that it's successful by avoiding these common mistakes.

8 Money Lessons I Learned Selling Office Supplies

Working at an office supply superstore teaches more than just the price of pens. Find out what one Wise Bread writer learned during a first summer job.

12 Easy Ways to Wake Up Richer Tomorrow Than You Are Today

There are plenty of ways to make a quick buck, but none are easier — and more certain — than these. What are you waiting for?

9 Tools That Create Hours of Free Time a Week

Eliminate the most tedious tasks on your to-do list with these nifty tools.

Using Money to Track Swine Flu

It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.

The Disaster Known as the California State Budget

Live in California? Fed up with the budget crisis? If you could whisper a suggestion in your state reps ear or our illustrious governor, what would you suggest?

The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss

Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.