Today we found some great articles on things we can do to support a local food system, quick tips to save money this summer, and where to find $400 in a jiffy.
Making sure your kids get the best education possible isn't always easy, but these resources can help you create a challenging curriculum on the cheap.
Isn't it weird that there isn't a central list of post offices at, oh I don't know, say, USPS.com, that tells you which post office branches are going to be open late tonight for last-minute filers? [more]
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here.
We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you sti
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The Inanity of my Humanity (and why I choose to share it on Wisebread)
What do David Beckham and grump callers from The Chronicle have in common? Teaching us to live life frugally, of course.
How to Preserve Your Relationships When Circumstances Change
Big life changes — even positive ones — can cause relationships to suffer. Learn how to weather the storm and come out stronger in the end.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Support Your Local Food System
Today we found some great articles on things we can do to support a local food system, quick tips to save money this summer, and where to find $400 in a jiffy.
How to Use British Airways Points on U.S. Flights
Believe it or not, you can put those British Airways points to good use on U.S. flights.
Frugal Ways to Help Your Child Get the Best Education
Making sure your kids get the best education possible isn't always easy, but these resources can help you create a challenging curriculum on the cheap.
Great Summer Jobs for Kids and Adults
Whether you're still a wee one or you're already an adult with a career, there are lots of great ways to make extra money in the summer.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]
5 More Fun Money-Making Ideas!
With a little creativity, these hobbies can be parlayed into part-time gigs.
The Zeigarnik Effect and 7 Other Ways to Beat the Housekeeping Blahs
It's Wednesday and the novelty of keeping the place ship-shape has long since worn off. Stay motivated with a few tidy ways to fight chore fatigue.
5 Ways to Handle Big City Rents
Big city life comes with big city costs. Here's how you can shave dollars off an apartment rental.
Money Metaphors (You wouldn't punch a kitten, would you?)
Equating my money, emotionally, with something that I find dear and worthy of protection, may force me to treat my money with the respect it deserves.
Last Minute Tax-Filing? Extended Post Office Hours and More
Isn't it weird that there isn't a central list of post offices at, oh I don't know, say, USPS.com, that tells you which post office branches are going to be open late tonight for last-minute filers? [more]
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series about bottled water. To read the first installment, click here. To read the second installment, click here. We’ve talked a bit about bottled water. [more]
How Credit Card Issuers Classify Your Purchases For Bonus Rewards
Here are some tips to figure out which purchases qualify for bonus rewards, so you can be sure to choose the right credit card for any purchase.
The Case for Not Tweaking Your Resume
You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you sti
How Authenticity Could Make or Break Your Small Business
Forget marketing: Your small business only needs one very special thing to be truly successful.
6 Unexpected Uses for Avocados
Ah, the magical, multi-purpose avocado. They're good for so much more than guacamole!
Stock Investing Online: ShareBuilder vs. Discount Brokerage
Are you eager to get started in stock-market investing but want to take it slow and easy at first? [more]
9 Smart Moves to Make After Getting a Raise or Promotion
Nice job! Be sure to follow up your promotion or raise with plenty more of what got you here.
Maintaining Memories: How to Save Old Photographs
Don't let your old photographs fade and crumble in some attic box! Instead, follow these steps to share them and keep them safe.