"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help
In the United States job seekers are protected by a myriad of anti-discrimination laws. Despite these laws many potential employers still want employees that fit a narrow profile
With our economic situation still precarious, many people desire simple living. But what does that mean in our busy, modern culture, and how can we get there?
Refinancing your mortgage can help ease your financial burden, especially at current low rates. Just make sure you're aware of these potential dangers.
I was shopping for some paintbrushes* yesterday at one of my favorite arts-n-craft supply stores, and lo and behold, Easter supplies were still in stock- but discounted to really low prices. [more]
U.S. savings bonds can provide one of the simplest approaches to saving for college. When you cash them in to pay for your child's college expenses, you will be able to do so witho
If you want your house to sell quickly, you need to make sure that it shows well. A few simple, often cosmetic, changes will make a world of difference.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you the secrets to making your own Girl Scout Cookies, how to color your hair at home, and who has the most expen
Fancy a brand new hand-cranked laptop for a few hundred bucks? Well, it may just happen. It seems plans are afoot to offer the $100 laptop for sale to the general public, and not just the poor children of the world.
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Is it worth paying more for faster shipping?
"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help
How to recognize and answer illegal interview questions
In the United States job seekers are protected by a myriad of anti-discrimination laws. Despite these laws many potential employers still want employees that fit a narrow profile
What is Simple Living and Why Should I Care?
With our economic situation still precarious, many people desire simple living. But what does that mean in our busy, modern culture, and how can we get there?
Replacing a Crappy Job
There are really only two things you can do with a crappy job: tolerate it or replace it. Happily, the crappier a job is, the easier it is to replace.
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
Beat the Clock with Frugal and Simple Valentine's Day Ideas
Americans will shell out more than $15 billion for Valentine's Day gifts this year, but you don't have to empty your pockets to have a romantic day.
3 Hidden Dangers of Refinancing Your Mortgage
Refinancing your mortgage can help ease your financial burden, especially at current low rates. Just make sure you're aware of these potential dangers.
Now is the time to buy: Easter Supplies
I was shopping for some paintbrushes* yesterday at one of my favorite arts-n-craft supply stores, and lo and behold, Easter supplies were still in stock- but discounted to really low prices. [more]
Savings Rates Below Inflation? Save Anyway
When savings rates are below the inflation rate, it's easy to delude yourself into thinking you shouldn't save. That's a bad idea.
Series I and Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds
U.S. savings bonds can provide one of the simplest approaches to saving for college. When you cash them in to pay for your child's college expenses, you will be able to do so witho
The 5 Best Toasters
Banish burned bread — get perfectly browned bread, bagels, waffles, and more with one of these reliable toasters.
Low Cost Ways to Dress Your House for a Quick Sale
If you want your house to sell quickly, you need to make sure that it shows well. A few simple, often cosmetic, changes will make a world of difference.
Best Money Tips: Make Your Own Girl Scout Cookies
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you the secrets to making your own Girl Scout Cookies, how to color your hair at home, and who has the most expen
8 Ways You're Wasting Electricity Without Realizing It
Cut your electric bill by getting serious about conservation. Plug these easy to miss power leaks and watch the savings add up.
Teaching Kids About Money: An Interview with Dr. Brad Klontz
It's time to have "the talk" with your kids. No, not that one. The one about financial responsibility.
10 Ways to Reuse Common Household Items
From egg cartons to shower curtains to old socks and more, learn dozens of ways to reuse commonly discarded household items.
How Just $5 a Day Can Improve Your Financial Future
Want to improve your financial future? All you need is $5 per day.
Not Just Some Junk in a Box
Ditch the stigma — box wine can be delicious, elegant, AND frugal!
The $100 laptop...for sale to the public?
Fancy a brand new hand-cranked laptop for a few hundred bucks? Well, it may just happen. It seems plans are afoot to offer the $100 laptop for sale to the general public, and not just the poor children of the world. [more]
How to Use Miles and Points for a Big Award Trip
Once you've earned all those points and miles on your credit card, how do you go about redeeming them for your dream vacation?