Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.
I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
Regardless of how fiscally cautious and responsible you are as a credit card holder, you may still be curious to know just how much credit card companies know about you through you
With the growth of sites like Airbnb, more travelers are choosing to stay in room and house rentals rather than hotels. Learn how it can save you money.
We've all experienced a gift of a sweater that was too small (or worse yet, itchy). There are even tales of fine art presents that missed the mark of good taste and ended up hangin
What are you best after-holiday purchase stories? Do you love shopping after the season? When do you head out? If you don't, why not? Share your tips for a chance to win a $10
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a great recipe for homemade buns, the secret to loving your home again, and a plan for getting your grocery b
In Spent: Memoirs of Shopping Addict, Avis Cardella writes about her struggles with acquiring more and more stuff without fulfillment for two decades. This is the painful story
How are jobless numbers tabulated? Are they even accurate in the truest sense? Why do newspeople get it completely wrong? Why do the jobless figures make us so jittery and
Any item with a lot of packaging always costs more than its counterpart without. And there's additional value in reducing the packaging we buy than simple costs.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we’re showing you how to get artsy for pennies, a cool way to organize your budget, and some tips for donating you
How many times have you seen ads for savings accounts that have touted superb interest rates? And how many times have you looked into the offer only to discover that it isn’t quit
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You Are Lying to Yourself About Your Money
Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.
Start Stockpiling Now: Four Cheap Christmas Gifts to Make
I love receiving homemade Christmas gifts, and also enjoy making my own. However, a homemade gift can be really expensive if you pay full price for the ingredients. Fortunately, a
Can Your Spending Patterns Affect Your Credit?
Regardless of how fiscally cautious and responsible you are as a credit card holder, you may still be curious to know just how much credit card companies know about you through you
When Should You Get a Vacation Rental Instead of a Hotel?
With the growth of sites like Airbnb, more travelers are choosing to stay in room and house rentals rather than hotels. Learn how it can save you money.
Ask the Readers: Do you Return Gifts? (Chance to Win $10!)
We've all experienced a gift of a sweater that was too small (or worse yet, itchy). There are even tales of fine art presents that missed the mark of good taste and ended up hangin
Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Post-Holiday Purchase? (Chance to win $10!)
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5 Great Ways to Network That Don't Feel Sleazy
Referrals and facetime are great ways to land new clients (or a new job) — but you don't have to be a phony. Put yourself out there with these tips!
Best Money Tips: DIY Hotdog and Hamburger Buns
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Book Review: Spent: Memoirs of a Shopping Addict
In Spent: Memoirs of Shopping Addict, Avis Cardella writes about her struggles with acquiring more and more stuff without fulfillment for two decades. This is the painful story
10 Best Ways to Spend $20 in Chicago
Whether you're a Chicago resident or just visiting, check out these ways to have oodles of fun for under $20.
Who's Your Data? The Myths and Misnomers of Unemployment Figures
How are jobless numbers tabulated? Are they even accurate in the truest sense? Why do newspeople get it completely wrong? Why do the jobless figures make us so jittery and
Paying for Packaging: It's Time to Stop
Any item with a lot of packaging always costs more than its counterpart without. And there's additional value in reducing the packaging we buy than simple costs.
Best Money Tips: 12 Ideas for Frugal Artwork
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we’re showing you how to get artsy for pennies, a cool way to organize your budget, and some tips for donating you
Beware the Small Print of High Interest Savings Accounts
How many times have you seen ads for savings accounts that have touted superb interest rates? And how many times have you looked into the offer only to discover that it isn’t quit
Ambitious People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?
The things people carry says a lot about who they are. How many of your things are on this list of possessions of the ambitious?
Best Money Tips: Want to be a landlord?
Today, we give you tips for buying a rental property, organizing your home for the holidays, and using your credit cards — the smart way.
How to Have More Eureka! Shower Moments
Science has figured out why showers make us creative ("a-ha!"), and you can use this insight to create lots more "Eureka!" moments, too.
How to Stay Warm This Winter Without Turning Up the Heat
Cranking up the heat in winter sure feels nice...until you get the bill. Here are five ways to stay warm and stay on a budget.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save When Buying Your First Home
Today we found articles on ways to save on your first home, tips for building your personal brand, and when you should not DIY.
Selling Your Life Insurance Policy for Cold, Hard Cash
Would you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum, knowing that someone else now profits from your death?