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An Open Letter to America's Credit Card Companies

One consumer suggests five ways credit card companies can improve our love-hate relationship with those little pieces of plastic.

8 Ways Daylight Saving Time Can Save You Money

Are you ready to spring forward with more money saved? Find out how daylight saving time can save you cash while it saves you light.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 11/01

Today's deals include $400 off 12-Piece Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Cookware Set, 70% off Women's Ros Hommerson Footwear, 60% off Auto Diagnostic Tools, and more!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 11/07

Today's deals include SINGER Fashion Mate Sewing Machine, 30% off Disney Plane Toys, Boho Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, and more!

What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality

You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away

10 Difficult Jobs That Are Worth the Effort

The hours are long, the work is hard, and in some cases, the pay is low. Find out why these demanding jobs are worth your while.

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How to Eliminate Holiday Debt

A little too generous this holiday season? Get back in the black with these quick debt-busting tips.

How Many Will Lose Money on Those "Frugal" Gardens This Year?

As the economy falters, gardening looks better than ever this spring. But as the daughter of a veteran gardener, I've seen too much heartache to believe seed companies' promises of

Why Your Boss Should Let You Screw Around on the Internet

The next time your boss catches you reading Wise Bread, share a link to this post. Your "slacking" may actually add to the company's bottom line.

7 Unnecessary Household Expenses You Can Cut Today

If your family doesn't examine these 7 common household expenses, you are wasting way too much money.

Time Is Money: Budget Them Both Out

We hear it all the time: Time is Money. But do we really treat our time with the same respect we treat our money? If we really do believe that time is valuable shouldn't we be budg

Best Money Tips: Who to Follow on Twitter to Save on Everything

Today we found articles on who to follow on Twitter for maximum savings, easy Harry Potter DIYs, and bizarre dessert combos that actually work.

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When Is the Best Time to Lock in a Mortgage Rate?

Knowing exactly when to lock in a mortgage rate can make a big difference on the cost of your home.

Best Money Tips: How to Meal Plan and Save Cash

Today we found some stellar articles on how to meal plan and save, money-saving tips for the holidays, and Christmas gifts you can't buy at the mall.

3 Ways Technology Can Keep You Healthy

Are you taking advantage of teleconference house calls and game-like health apps?

How Technology is Changing our Financial Behaviors

In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.

5 Types of People Who Can't Avoid Debt

Some people just can't avoid falling into debt — and staying there. Are you one of them?

Tasty Treats to Make With Mulberries

It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard wit