If your leather couch or jacket is starting to look too worn, the proper leather cleaner is what you need. Try one of these and watch the magic happen.
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
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The 5 Best Leather Cleaners
If your leather couch or jacket is starting to look too worn, the proper leather cleaner is what you need. Try one of these and watch the magic happen.
Frugal... or just plain wrong?
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These 17 Companies Will Help You Repay Your Student Loan
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6 Ways Your Pet Can Earn a Paycheck
Raising a fur baby isn't cheap, but if you're clever, your pet can pay you back in spades.
10 Repairs That Aren't Your Landlord's Responsibility
One of the best things about renting is that most problems aren't yours — they're the landlord's. But not these.
8 Things to Consider Before Switching to an Online-Only Bank
Everything is going digital these days, and banks are no exception. But is online-only banking the right move for you?
Front-loaded loans: a financial conspiracy?
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
Healthy, frugal eating
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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Cook At Home?
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How Late Payments Affect Your Credit
Don't let runaway late payments wreak havoc on your credit score.
The 7 Best Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategies
You want out of credit card debt, and you want out fast. You have several options — which will work for you?
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
4 Ways to Negotiate Credit Card Debt
Here's a secret not enough of us know: Everything is negotiable — even your credit card debt.
5 Retirement Struggles Nobody Talks About — And How to Beat Them
Retirement is tough on our money. But with proper planning, many money struggles won't come as a surprise.
Best Money Tips: Tax Secrets of the Rich
Today we found articles on tax secrets of the rich, ways to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle, and household chores you should outsource.
5 Modern Ways to Split the Bill
Are you always the one who gets stuck covering taxes and tip when it's time to settle the tab with friends? Not anymore.
How Authenticity Could Make or Break Your Small Business
Forget marketing: Your small business only needs one very special thing to be truly successful.
Tips for Shopping at Estate Sales
A cousin of the garage sale, estate sales are a great way to find hidden treasure. Learn what to do (and not do) to find the best deals.