Posted February 8, 2010 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
What if the we suddenly stopped celebrating every single birthday in our lives, and instead concentrated on just the important ones? Would you care? Would you support it? I’ll tell you one thing…we’d all save a bunch of money.
Posted February 1, 2010 - 06:00 by Craig Ford
Many people have exerted so much energy and time to paying off debt, that once they become debt free, they no longer have a clear sense of financial purpose or focus. They are left confused wondering, what should I do now? If your debt-free expectations are too high, you will be disappointed. Here are six false assumptions about debt free living.
Posted January 29, 2010 - 09:00 by Clair Boone
Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you, and before you know it, the budget is out the window as you spend money like no other month. This year I want to encourage you to set some budget goals that are easy to maintain.
Posted January 28, 2010 - 10:00 by Lynn Truong
Last week on Patt Morrison I heard Chris Farrell talking about "The New Frugality" and the trend towards a sustainable lifestyle. I felt this topic was extremely relevant for us at Wise Bread. When we started three years ago, frugal was a dirty word. Frugal meant cheap. It meant denying yourself pleasures. It meant sacrifice. But from the beginning, Wise Bread sought to change this idea.
Posted January 23, 2010 - 10:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
It's ingrained in our culture. In our Declaration of Independence we've spelled out that Americans must pursue happiness. To that end, billion dollar industries have heeded our call. Ariel Gore tells it like it is. We might just need ourselves.
Posted January 7, 2010 - 07:00 by Paul Michael
So you love watching movies for free, and you also love getting instant access to them. Well, if those movies happen to be documentaries, there is a great free online resource for you. And it's legal.
Posted December 31, 2009 - 21:18 by Thursday Bram
The beginning of the new year always seems like a good time to get rid of things that you've been meaning to. But some junk you just can't get rid of on Freecyle or Craigslist. Here are 5 other great ways to get rid of junk that will also help your community.
Posted December 15, 2009 - 08:00 by Julie Rains
I just finished reading "The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man" by Brett and Kate McKay. As the married mom of 2 sons nearing manhood and the daughter of a man from the Greatest Generation that the McKays esteem, I found the book to be practical and entertaining. Skills for building a career, surviving in the wilderness, and more are covered. Here are some of my favorites in the rugged man and refined gentleman categories.
Posted December 4, 2009 - 07:00 by Sarah Winfrey
With the economy still in a shambles and many people struggling to make ends meet, now may be the time to open some of those annoying envelopes your alumni association has sent you over the years. Colleges and universities are doing everything they can to make things better for their graduates during this difficult time. Amazingly enough, some of the savings are pretty substantial.
Posted November 26, 2009 - 07:00 by Jeff Yeager
A little spending moderation can't hurt this holiday season, and it might even put us back in touch with the true spirit and ideals of the season. Here's how to enjoy the holidays and avoid a financial hangover come New Years Day.
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