Those of you with gardens are probably entering a new season of produce. Squash plants are getting icky, but they are still producing more zucchini and summer varieties than you ca
My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.
For many couples, money is the biggest source of stress — often because of these critical marriage and money mistakes. Are you and your spouse making them?
New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
Today we found some very cool articles on common retirement planning mistakes, amazing ways to use balloons, and stocking your medicine cabinet for less.
Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
The music app on my Nexus One starts and stops randomly when a standard stereo plug is plugged into the 3.5mm headphone jack. I did a bit of research and decided that I could solve
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Money Lessons From Millionaires
When it comes to managing money, millionaire tactics tend to contain a surprising amount of common sense and frugality.
Charitable giving - get a receipt
After the good-hearted decision to make a charitable donation, do some good for yourself and get a receipt! You can't deduct without one!
Edible Flowers Make Cheap Food Beautiful Again
Those of you with gardens are probably entering a new season of produce. Squash plants are getting icky, but they are still producing more zucchini and summer varieties than you ca
How to Score a European Cruise for $1,000 or Less
If Europe is on your bucket list, but you need to maximize your time and your budget, a cruise can help.
The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioners
Keeping you cooled off on sweltering hot days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these portable air conditioners and you'll always stay cool.
Frugalize any recipe
My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Monthly Expense?
Tell us about your biggest monthly expense and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 7 Worst Money Mistakes Married People Make
For many couples, money is the biggest source of stress — often because of these critical marriage and money mistakes. Are you and your spouse making them?
7 Online Workout Videos for Free or Cheap
If you can reach the Internet, you can get a great workout, led by an expert, for little or no cost. Try these channels that get your sweat on.
Canadians Try To Kill Your Pets - Pet Food Recall
Canada is at it again. This time, it's not mad cow (as far as we know), but will these insidious northerners never stop? [more]
Who to Hire: A Financial Planner or a Financial Adviser?
Believe it or not, financial advisers and financial planners are not the same thing!
8 Secrets to a Higher Car Trade-In Value
First? Get the gum out of the floor mats.
$20 in New York City: The 15 Best Ways to Spend It
New York is famously pricey, but it's also famously frugal, if you know where to look. Try some of these fun ways to take a $20 bite out of the Big Apple.
The 5 Best Reusable Straws
Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.
Here's How Your Taxes Will Change When You Retire
While you plan for all the travel and hobbies you'll do in retirement, you should probably plan for your taxes, too.
These Apps Turn Saving Money Into a Game — Are They Worth It?
These apps promise to gamify your savings and investing, but is gamification really the key to better finances?
Dilutions of Grandeur: Stretch Your Food at Every Meal
Learn how the power of creative diluting can make your meals taste better and extend your food budget.
Best Money Tips: Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Today we found some very cool articles on common retirement planning mistakes, amazing ways to use balloons, and stocking your medicine cabinet for less.
The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment
Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
Build a Cable to Control Your Android Phone While You Drive
The music app on my Nexus One starts and stops randomly when a standard stereo plug is plugged into the 3.5mm headphone jack. I did a bit of research and decided that I could solve