Right now Safeway is having an event called Savings Rally which lasts until February 26th. The deal is that you get a dollar off coupon for buying a number of items off a list of
Online auction site eBay has matured, but it's still a great way for savvy sellers to earn extra income. Take advantage of the site with these seven tips.
Without a doubt, there are some components to today's beds that are just unnecessary, but I think that most can agree on the core parts of a functioning bed.
"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t
A recent tabloid article compares the homemade hairstyle of Brangelina's toddler with the designer salon-style of Tom and Katie Cruise's kid. Is there a happy and frugal medium fo
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
Some well known mainstays of Corporate America have decided not to wait for an official recovery but to sell the idea of it to you. Can we collectively as corporate citizens and co
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
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Safeway Savings Rally - How I got 9 bags of groceries for $13
Right now Safeway is having an event called Savings Rally which lasts until February 26th. The deal is that you get a dollar off coupon for buying a number of items off a list of
From Fine to Fabulous: 7 Ways to Improve Your eBay Business
Online auction site eBay has matured, but it's still a great way for savvy sellers to earn extra income. Take advantage of the site with these seven tips.
Build a Bed for Cheap (and Look Good Doing It)
Without a doubt, there are some components to today's beds that are just unnecessary, but I think that most can agree on the core parts of a functioning bed.
The "Pa-Doink" Principle of Personal Savings
"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t
Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts
A recent tabloid article compares the homemade hairstyle of Brangelina's toddler with the designer salon-style of Tom and Katie Cruise's kid. Is there a happy and frugal medium fo
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A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
8 Things You Can Microwave Besides Food
When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
Recession Journal V: Mind, The GAP
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The 5 Best Carry-On Luggage
Spare yourself from an extra long wait in line and skip straight to your flight gate with these five handy carry-ons.
8 Ways to Get Fit While Hanging Out With Animals
Yes, you can get in shape and hang out with your four-legged friends at the same time!
Money a Mess? Try This Personal Finance Starter Kit
There may be no personal finance starter kit you can order right to your door (yet, anyway), but don't worry: You can build one yourself.
How to Escape Reward Card Spending Traps
Even savvy shoppers can get sucked into credit card traps. Get the benefits of a rewards card and avoid the pitfalls by developing these habits.
Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
Save Money by Shopping at the Craft Store — Even If You're Not a Crafter
Craft stores aren't just for crafters. Your local craft store has plenty of good home decor buys and super cheap gifts, no assembly required.
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: Would You Ding Your Credit to Get Out of Debt?
Tell us if you would ding your credit to get out of debt and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $150 or one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards!
Don't Tell Anyone: 11 Secret Starbucks Saving Tips
It can be fun to indulge in a coffee at Starbucks — and with these surprising tips, you can get your coffee fix for less.
10 Ways to Increase Your Willpower and Be More Successful
Many of our goals require willpower to reach. If your resolve's lacking, don't give up — try these willpower boosts to help you succeed.
5 New Income Streams Anyone Can Create
If your spending is a river, you may need additional income streams to keep it flowing. Here are five easy ways to make or save more money.
Receiving Your Tax Refund in Savings Bonds
If you qualify for a tax refund this year, getting it in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds can be a great way to jump-start or augment your savings.
How to Find the Savings Strategy That Works For You
The path to saving money is as diverse as it is customizable. Are you following the best path for you?