If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.
I have always been a fan of buying the less expensive generic version of whatever it is I am in the market for. Running shoes, clothing, electronics, pres
I'm must confess, I'm a bit of a history junkie. I can often be found digging through The History Channel On Demand shows, all too often because we can learn valuable lesso
Mind Mapping is a creative process used to accomplish and enhance tasks that may otherwise be boring or difficult. You can transform the way you study, take notes, brainstorm, and
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 United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
I’m going to out on a limb and make the bold statement: the United States government wants you in debt, rather than you saving money. Politics aside, I am going to discuss why I be
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
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Ways to Track Debt
If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.
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Our bodies take a beating in ways we don't always realize. Are you guilty of these poor health harbingers?
4 Questions to Ask Before Getting Trendy Beauty Treatments
Before you risk your money — and your health! — on a trendy new beauty treatment, there are some things you should consider.
Book review: The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Andrew Tobias' The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need is the perfect book for every Wise Bread reader.
Why Spending a Little More on a Brand Name can Pay Off
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16 Hacks for the Perfect At-Home Mani-Pedi
Interested in getting a salon-quality mani/pedi without paying top dollar? Try these at-home mani/pedi hacks.
Product Feedback Is Worth Your Time
Taking time to give quality feedback is an opportunity that can often reap great rewards. Go ahead and let companies know how you feel.
What's the Right Percentage of Cash for Your Portfolio?
Cash can play an important role when it comes to investing, but it can also slow overall portfolio growth. What's stability actually worth?
9 Unexpected Expenses for Retirees — And How to Manage Them
Lots of things get cheaper as we age, but not everything. Be prepared for these unexpected retirement expenses.
Help yourself to amazing photos from The Library Of Congress
I'm must confess, I'm a bit of a history junkie. I can often be found digging through The History Channel On Demand shows, all too often because we can learn valuable lesso
10 Ways to Acquire Cheap Formal Wear
You can be cheap without looking cheap — just follow this guide to finding inexpensive, great-looking tuxes and gowns.
Solve Problems, Study, and Brainstorm using Mind Maps
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What's Your Credit Card Spending Style?
Whether you're a credit pro or a plastic-card newbie, understanding your card use can help you have a better relationship with your money.
Avoid These 5 Common Gym Budget Busters
That gym membership may be burning a hole in your pocket along with those extra calories.
Roll, Don't Fold (and 10 Other Tricks for Packing Fast)
Travel's fun, but packing for travel isn't. Make a dull chore interesting (and done) by tackling it quickly and efficiently.
What's the big deal about banks refusing to lend?
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
10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
4 Sneaky Store Perks That Make You Overspend
Buyer beware! Those awesome shopping "perks" you love put you right where the store wants you — reaching into your pocket for more cash.
The U.S. Government Wants You in Debt
I’m going to out on a limb and make the bold statement: the United States government wants you in debt, rather than you saving money. Politics aside, I am going to discuss why I be
Is Your Hotel Hiding These 5 Fees in Your Bill?
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.