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Wash It Yourself & Other Ways to Save Money on Organic Fruits, Veggies

My children appreciate the added flavor in organic fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Unfortunately, organic products are expensive. The following strategies have helped us to

My 2016 Budget Challenge: How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

Max has added a new goal to her budget challenge; lose some weight. Find out how she's slimming down on a dime.

The Personal Finance Letter I'd Write to My Younger Self

If you could write a letter of personal finance advice to your younger, less money-smart self, what would you say?

Learn good financial habits from your parents. Or not.

One of the big advantages that children of the middle-class and wealthy have is that they grow up in a household where a huge amount of financial knowledge is embedded in its day-t

Flashback Friday: 62 Creative Uses for Your Favorite Condiments

Even if you put ketchup or Sriracha on everything already, you've probably never tried them like this!

Alice.com: How to Save on Toilet Paper and Diapers Without Working Hard

Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell

Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl

I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home

Save Money in 5 Seconds or Less With These 29 Easy Tricks

Think saving money takes a lot of time? Nope! These five-second tricks will help your savings add up quick.

Surprise! There's a Gender Gap in Mortgages, Too

The gender wage gap may have the spotlight, but there seems to be bias in home loans, too. Find out how to fight it

Flashback Friday: 41 Frugal Ways to Battle a Cold or Flu

It's that time of year when everyone you know is sick with either a cold or the flu. If you catch it too, here's how to recover without breaking the bank.

How to Survive a Recession: Notes from the Broken Dog Days of Summer

What if we changed our mindset just a little bit regarding the America of consumerism? What would it look like if we just stopped caring about making it and started living instead?

Dried Fruit, Paint Brushes, and 8 Other Things You Should Keep in the Fridge

Sure, your fridge is full of food, but did you know that flowers and paint brushes should be in there, too? Yep, it's true.

Best Money Tips: Websites to Visit Before Spending Your Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on websites to visit before spending your money, frugal ways to relax, and the path to purpose.

Take These 10 Items off Your Wedding Registry Immediately (Plus 5 to Add ASAP)

China and silverware are traditional registry items — but who ever uses it? Make your registry personal by replacing traditional with "right-for-you."

4 Benefits to Wearing a Pedometer at Home

From improving your health to interacting with your kids more, there are compelling reasons to wear a pedometer — even if you spend all day at home.

The Upside of Mass Layoffs

Being a part of a huge layoff isn't fun, but it's a lot better than getting fired by yourself. Here are four positives that can come out of the experience.

6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Help You Sleep

There's nothing worse than tossing and turning all night. Snack your way to fitful rest with these foods proven to help you sleep.

How to Save Money with Outsourcing

Outsourcing can help you cut costs and get things done. But where to begin?

The 5 Best Car Camping Tents

Camping comfortably isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these tents to take on your car camping trip and your family will be nice and cozy.

Carrying the Kenmore: How to Move a Fridge

Moving refrigerators and other large items requires more care and work than you might expect. Learn from an expert how to do the job right.