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13 Small Kitchen Appliances That Aren't Worth the Money

Culinary gadgets may look irresistible in the store, but they're really just clutter on your countertop and a drag on your budget.

New Ideas for the Chopstick

In China alone, an estimated 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks are used and thrown away every year. This equals the wood from 25 millio

Best Money Tips: Little Things That Make Life Easier

Today we found little things that make life easier, everyday habits to reach your financial goals, and ways to rekindle your passion for work.

Make a crafty airbrush out of old junk

Sometimes the ingenuity of people knocks me out. As I was surfing today to find new and exciting ways to save money, I came across a video on Metacafe. It has almost no sound, b

Certainties: Death, Taxes, And Change

What's certain about life: death, taxes, and changes in tax laws. So my best tax advice is "keep up with tax laws." Coasting along with financial vehicles and investm

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Ask The Readers: What Is The Worst Purchase You Ever Made?

Tell us about your worst purchase we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

SpringCoin to Pay Off $500 Debt for One Lucky Wise Bread Reader

SpringCoin is also giving away free lifetime debt management accounts valued at $96 per year!

Ask the Readers: What Subscriptions Do You Pay For?

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Need a Cheap Cool Dessert? Make Your Own Shaved Ice!

Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took o

Best Money Tips: Unique Mother's Day Gifts

Today we found some awesome articles on unique Mother's Day gifts, side gigs to make more money today, and insurance policies everyone should have.

Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?

Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shap

Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Lesson You Learned From Your Mom?

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Best Money Tips: Perform a Financial Checkup on Yourself

Today we found some stellar articles on performing a financial checkup on yourself, business ideas for college students, and maximizing your time and money.

7 Investment Accounts All 30-Somethings Should Have

You're not a kid anymore. It's time for you, and your money, to grow up.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Hired a Financial Planner?

Tell us whether you have ever hired a financial planner and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats

Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!

Ask the Readers: What's on Your Holiday Wish List?

Tell us what is on your holiday wish list and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Earn Award Flights Faster with the JetBlue Card

The new and improved JetBlue credit card offers bigger awards for their loyal travelers.

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Dine Out?

Tell us how often you dine out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!