There are a few people who manage to survive and thrive in jobs they really don't like. Here are a few of their secrets for making that hated job easier.
As some of you regular Wise Bread readers know, I’m a big fan of bar tricks, friendly hustles and harmless wagers. Well, as we’re approaching the peak of partying season I thought
Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered
The main reason that people don't drink water is that it is tasteless and not very "fun" to drink. On the other hand, water is considered more healthy than sodas so
By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital.
According to a recent ad for Kellog's Special K2O protein water: "Losing up to 6 lbs in 2 weeks just got easier!"
This extraordinary claim caught the attention of the consumer advocates at Mouseprint.com. [more]
Wise Bread bloggers share what they would do with a million bucks. Tell us what you would do and be entered into our weekly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift certificate!
Some of you may recall my recent article on the inherent dangers of wearing Crocs on escalators. Well, the misery, pain and nasty injuries continue to happen. Since writing the art
My favorite scammers from The Real Hustle have been busy. I know over 130,000 of you enjoyed (and hopefully tried out) the friendly scams in my last post . Well, the hustlers have
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
There are plenty of studies tying health to wealth (and vice versa), on a national and a personal level. Rest assured, though, this isn't The Secret. Instead, here are some tried a
Not eating for 16 hours can help you quickly reset your sleep-wake cycle. This trick can drastically improve your ability to cope with jet lag or adjust to working late shifts.
When we buy bottled water, especially bottled water from overseas (like Fiji), we're deciding against using that we have immediate access to, something that pours freely into o
'Hypermiling,' a set of driving techniques for maximizing a car's fuel efficiency, received a lot of attention this summer. However, the idea of driving 50 mph, rolling
Looking for a retreat? Tired of paying full price for spa therapy? Here are ten ultra-affordable things you can do or purchase to create a spa-like atmosphere at home.
Ryan shares a great trick on how to make $10 in less than 30 seconds. Amazingly, according to Ryan this works on one out of four people!
This video illustrates how easily people let greed override their better judgment. [more]
Filler Strategies for Amazon’s Free Super Saver Shipping
Here are my top three ways to find filler items on Amazon to get you to that magical $25 total.
by: Paul Michael | channel: Consumer Affairs, Shopping
How to Survive (and Thrive!) in a Job You Hate
There are a few people who manage to survive and thrive in jobs they really don't like. Here are a few of their secrets for making that hated job easier.
by: Sarah Winfrey | channel: Career Building
SIX cool bar tricks that anyone can master.
As some of you regular Wise Bread readers know, I’m a big fan of bar tricks, friendly hustles and harmless wagers. Well, as we’re approaching the peak of partying season I thought
by: Paul Michael | channel: Life Hacks, Food and Drink
Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!
Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered
by: Paul Michael | channel: General Tips
Eight Natural Ways to Make Water More Flavorful
The main reason that people don't drink water is that it is tasteless and not very "fun" to drink. On the other hand, water is considered more healthy than sodas so
by: Xin Lu | channel: Personal Finance, Frugal Living, DIY, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty
64 Funny, Inspiring and Stupid Money Quotes From Famous People
We've collected quotes from presidents, movie stars, philosophers, athletes, and even Paris Hilton on everybody's favorite topic: Money.
by: Glen Stansberry | channel: Personal Finance
Perfect Peanut Sauce
Shake up your usual vegan fare with these kick-ass peanut sauces!
by: Andrea Karim | channel: Food and Drink
Do You Have Your TV Converter Box Yet?
By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital.
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Deals
The Protein Water Scam: Kellog's Special K2O Can Do Anything!
According to a recent ad for Kellog's Special K2O protein water: "Losing up to 6 lbs in 2 weeks just got easier!" This extraordinary claim caught the attention of the consumer advocates at Mouseprint.com. [more]
by: Will Chen | channel: Consumer Affairs, Food and Drink
What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?
Wise Bread bloggers share what they would do with a million bucks. Tell us what you would do and be entered into our weekly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift certificate!
by: Will Chen | channel: Personal Finance
More children hurt in Crocs-related accidents.
Some of you may recall my recent article on the inherent dangers of wearing Crocs on escalators. Well, the misery, pain and nasty injuries continue to happen. Since writing the art
by: Paul Michael | channel: Consumer Affairs
5 more ways to hustle free drinks.
My favorite scammers from The Real Hustle have been busy. I know over 130,000 of you enjoyed (and hopefully tried out) the friendly scams in my last post . Well, the hustlers have
by: Paul Michael | channel: Life Hacks
Can You Afford to Follow Your Dreams? Can You Afford NOT to?
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
by: Sarah Winfrey | channel: Entrepreneurship, Personal Development
Cheap and Simple Sunburn Remedies That Really Work
what do you do when you return home from an outing and you resemble a well-done lobster bake? Try one of these time-tested home remedies for sunburns.
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: General Tips, Health and Beauty
10 Killer Ways to Feel Like a Million Bucks (Even If Your Bank Account Says Otherwise)
There are plenty of studies tying health to wealth (and vice versa), on a national and a personal level. Rest assured, though, this isn't The Secret. Instead, here are some tried a
by: Sarah Winfrey | channel: Health and Beauty, Personal Development
How to Naturally Reset Your Sleep Cycle in One Night
Not eating for 16 hours can help you quickly reset your sleep-wake cycle. This trick can drastically improve your ability to cope with jet lag or adjust to working late shifts.
by: Will Chen | channel: Health and Beauty
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 1
When we buy bottled water, especially bottled water from overseas (like Fiji), we're deciding against using that we have immediate access to, something that pours freely into o
by: Andrea Karim | channel: Food and Drink, Green Living
Maximize Your Car's Efficiency With 'Hypermiling'
'Hypermiling,' a set of driving techniques for maximizing a car's fuel efficiency, received a lot of attention this summer. However, the idea of driving 50 mph, rolling
by: David DeFranza | channel: Cars and Transportation
Spa Bathrooms on the Cheap
Looking for a retreat? Tired of paying full price for spa therapy? Here are ten ultra-affordable things you can do or purchase to create a spa-like atmosphere at home.
by: Myscha Theriault | channel: Home
Funny way to make $10 in 30 seconds: lessons from a con artist
Ryan shares a great trick on how to make $10 in less than 30 seconds. Amazingly, according to Ryan this works on one out of four people! This video illustrates how easily people let greed override their better judgment. [more]
by: Will Chen | channel: Life Hacks