Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we str
The New Year usually brings about two very common goals for most people: Getting in shape and getting their finances under control. Dieting is the number one method of achieving t
As adults, how many times have you wished you had invested money as a teenager or young(er) adult? We're all aware of the power of compounding interest, and the idea that starting
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
With slimmer pickings in the housing market, bidding wars abound. Don't let your dream home get swept out from under you with these negotiation tricks.
I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
Whether you're on hold with customer service or just have an extra minute or two, tackle one of these projects RIGHT NOW to make your life more awesome.
It's not a reality show gimmick. Two dudes are in the news for money-saving menus that include badgers found along the side of the highway and grasshopper patties.
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I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we offer some insight on living on one income,
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These five international destinations aren't overrun by tourists — yet. Get there soon, before everyone else does and the bargains leave, too.
101 Little Things You Can Fix Right Now!
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Social Media: An Easy Source of Coupons
Have you "liked" your favorite stores on Facebook? Learn how a few clicks of your mouse or check-ins on your phone can equal major coupon savings.
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Berkshire Hathaway shares are out of most investors' price range. But there's an affordable loophole.
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If you're buying or selling a home, you'll undoubtedly have questions. Your agent has probably heard them all.
9 Financial Skills Everyone Needs During Hard Times
When the going gets tough, the tough get frugal. Stick to those frugal habits when finances brighten, and you'll save even more.
Recession Survivor: Would You Eat Bugs and Roadkill to Cut the Grocery Bill?
It's not a reality show gimmick. Two dudes are in the news for money-saving menus that include badgers found along the side of the highway and grasshopper patties.