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Do you need a kick in the pants to get you saving for retirement? Do you need someone to wave their arms and run around screaming that your whole future is at risk, in order to mo
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or
You don't need to buy expensive toys or costly movie tickets to keep your young one occupied. Just try one of these frugal, fun ways to entertain your kid.
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
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21 Uses for Salt (Besides Seasoning)
Salt isn't just a way to make food more flavorful. From cheap cleaning to budget beauty and more, discover more great things to do with salt.
5 Best Websites to Help You Retire Early
Everybody dreams of retiring early, but few of us actually do it. These retirement finance experts can show you the way.
5 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Out of the Blue
Not sure why your credit score took a tumble? It might be one of these not-so-obvious reasons.
Better cars are not the answer
Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
Flashback Friday: 55 Brilliant Ways to Turn Your Junk Into Cash
One person's trash can also be that same person's extra cash. Here's how to do it right.
Save on Groceries with Discount Grocery Stores
Looking to save even more on food? Try finding a bargain grocery store in your area, and get all the food your family needs for less.
Book Clubs as Therapy
Regrets and conflict rarely surface during normal conversation, but a good book club can be a forum for the unexpressed, unexplored, and unresolved.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Pantry Staples?
Tell us about your favorite pantry staples and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Safest Cars for Teen Drivers
Watching your kid drive away in his first car can be nerve-racking. Feel better by finding the safest frugal vehicle for your teen.
The 7 Most Outrageously Expensive Whole Foods Products
With $30 emu eggs and $70 air plants, it's no wonder Whole Foods carries the "Whole Paycheck" nickname. Who buys this stuff?
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
Defining Success: If You Don't Know What You Want, You Won't Know When You've Gotten It
When it comes to your life, what do you want? If you can't answer this question, you won't ever know when you've been successful.
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Stay on Schedule
Today we found smart ways to stay on schedule, ways to stretch your employee benefits dollars, and surprising things you can do with tea bags.
7 Nasty Bathroom Items You Should Throw Out Now
What's lurking in your loofah? You don't wanna know!
Book review: Cash-Rich Retirement
Do you need a kick in the pants to get you saving for retirement? Do you need someone to wave their arms and run around screaming that your whole future is at risk, in order to mo
Translating Volunteer Experiences to Workplace Credentials
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or
IRS Delays Start of Tax Filing for Some Taxpayers in 2011
The IRS announced that certain taxpayers will have to wait until late February 2011 to file taxes. Read on to see if you are affected by this delay.
25 Ways to Entertain Your Child for Free or Cheap
You don't need to buy expensive toys or costly movie tickets to keep your young one occupied. Just try one of these frugal, fun ways to entertain your kid.
Cancel Student Loans to Save — and Receive an Interest-Free 120-Day Loan
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
The 5 Best Sewing Machines
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, buying a new sewing machine can be a daunting task. To help simplify the decision, here are our top picks.