Wise Bread

Living large on a small budget. Despite what you may have heard, you don't have to sacrifice your financial independence to enjoy life. We believe people on a budget can still enjoy fabulous and fun lives.

Latest Posts from Wise Bread (page 2)

How to Stay Calm During a Market Fluctuation

The last few weeks, I've been covering my eyes before I look at my investments, and only peeking through my fingers — as if I'm facing Freddy Kruger rather than a series of numbers. It doesn't help that the financial headlines are full of frightening potential futures: a possible recession,... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 9/5, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Resumes! Learn about what to include (and not include) on a resume, resume mistakes, explaining gaps in your resume, and... […]

Ask the Readers: What Do You Do For Self-Care?

It's important to take good care of your mental, emotional, and physical health every day. That's where self-care habits and activities can help. What do you do for self-care? How do you make sure that you practice self-care regularly? How has your life improved since you took up these self-care... […]

Ask the Readers: What Do You Do For Self-Care?

It's important to take good care of your mental, emotional, and physical health every day. That's where self-care habits and activities can help. What do you do for self-care? How do you make sure that you practice self-care regularly? How has your life improved since you took up these self-care... […]

Your Payment History Has a Huge Impact on Your Credit Score – Here's How to Improve It

Keeping an eye on your credit score may be more important than you think — even if you haven't had to use it yet. After all, you'll need good credit if you hope to take out a car loan, rent an apartment, or get a mortgage to buy your first home. Believe it or not, your credit score can also... […]

Your Payment History Has a Huge Impact on Your Credit Score – Here's How to Improve It

Keeping an eye on your credit score may be more important than you think — even if you haven't had to use it yet. After all, you'll need good credit if you hope to take out a car loan, rent an apartment, or get a mortgage to buy your first home. Believe it or not, your credit score can also... […]

How to Keep Office Solicitations From Busting Your Budget

Are office solicitations becoming a regular drain on your paycheck? Last week, it was the IT woman asking if you'd buy overpriced gift wrap to support her daughter's music program. Earlier this week, the head administrative assistant asked everyone to chip in $20 for an upcoming retirement party.... […]

How to Keep Office Solicitations From Busting Your Budget

Are office solicitations becoming a regular drain on your paycheck? Last week, it was the IT woman asking if you'd buy overpriced gift wrap to support her daughter's music program. Earlier this week, the head administrative assistant asked everyone to chip in $20 for an upcoming retirement party.... […]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/29, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Having a Frugal Labor Day Weekend! Learn about saving on activities, ways to earn money during the holiday weekend, Labor... […]

Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Experience With Customer Service?

We often hear horror stories about terrible customer service, so let's shift gears and talk about the companies and reps that went above and beyond to make sure you, the customer, had a great day. What's your best experience with customer service? What led up to the encounter, and what were your... […]