This post is about repurposing a trick that grown-ups use to manage a child's wants. You know the one. It starts with pointing at a substitute. Then, the grown-up frames one of
Today my friend sent me an article titled "We Have Met the Enemy" by Knight Kiplinger, the Editor in Chief of Kiplinger publications. It is a blunt article pointing out that Americ
Today we found helpful articles on daily habits that help you look younger, products that can save you money over time, and tips for building a capsule wardrobe.
If you want a new job but your resume doesn't have an extensive job history to catch an employer's eye, try these alternative ways to gain work experience.
Several times recently, Treasury Secretary Paulson (and many others) have claimed that the "root cause" of the current financial crisis is "the housing correction." This is comple
Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we str
This week in Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup, we share posts on using cash, California's struggles, Cyber Tuesday, our recession's one year anniversary,and one adorable kit
One of the hardest parts of saving for your child's college expenses is calculating just what those expenses will total. Here are some ideas to get a better financial picture of th
Due to the economy, it’s slow all around. In fact, even those who run some of the most devious and damaging email scams are having to come up with new ways to try to steal your mo
Are you wondering if debt consolidation is right for you? Maybe you’ve heard about the promises that debt settlement offers. Or perhaps you’ve just been curious about the possibi
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Treat yourself like a child to be more grown up
This post is about repurposing a trick that grown-ups use to manage a child's wants. You know the one. It starts with pointing at a substitute. Then, the grown-up frames one of
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Valentine's Day?
Tell us how you save money on Valentine's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Doctor Blogger
An M.D. quits medicine and becomes a full-time blogger.
We Are Our Own Worst Enemy
Today my friend sent me an article titled "We Have Met the Enemy" by Knight Kiplinger, the Editor in Chief of Kiplinger publications. It is a blunt article pointing out that Americ
Best Money Tips: Daily Habits That Help You Look Younger
Today we found helpful articles on daily habits that help you look younger, products that can save you money over time, and tips for building a capsule wardrobe.
Best Money Tips: Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Today we found some great articles on saving on back-to-school shopping, eating healthy on the cheap, and getting free moving supplies.
Ask the Readers: Where Did You Learn to Budget?
Tell us where you learned to budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Delicious Tater Tot Recipes
Plain tater tots are practically pure potato-fection. But just wait until you taste these delicious dressed up tots!
How to Get Work Experience Without Having a Job
If you want a new job but your resume doesn't have an extensive job history to catch an employer's eye, try these alternative ways to gain work experience.
Root cause of the financial crisis
Several times recently, Treasury Secretary Paulson (and many others) have claimed that the "root cause" of the current financial crisis is "the housing correction." This is comple
What's the big deal about banks refusing to lend?
Anybody--but especially frugal people--can be excused for thinking that the whole credit crisis thing is being overblown. After all, we get along without debt. In fact, we str
How to Score Free (or Almost Free) College Textbooks
Textbooks can cost you thousands of dollars over the course of your college career. Keep costs down with these tips.
A Low APR Secured Credit Card: Excent Secured
Rebuild or build your credit rating with a low APR secured credit card.
Best Money Tips: Cyber Tuesday
This week in Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup, we share posts on using cash, California's struggles, Cyber Tuesday, our recession's one year anniversary,and one adorable kit
10 Easy Ways to Get Your Finances Fit For Summer
Summer's almost here! Give your finances the bikini bod they deserve and breeze through summer.
Calculating the Cost of College
One of the hardest parts of saving for your child's college expenses is calculating just what those expenses will total. Here are some ideas to get a better financial picture of th
Do Nigerian Scam Artists Catch more Flies with Threats of Detainment?
Due to the economy, it’s slow all around. In fact, even those who run some of the most devious and damaging email scams are having to come up with new ways to try to steal your mo
5 Fitness Gadgets Actually Worth the Money
All you really need to stay fit is time. But for an extra push, these gadgets will help you burn calories without burning a hole in your pocket.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 10/23
Today's great deals include Plantronics M50 Bluetooth headset, Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection Blu ray, Skechers Shoes, and more!
What’s the difference? Your Debt Questions Answered
Are you wondering if debt consolidation is right for you? Maybe you’ve heard about the promises that debt settlement offers. Or perhaps you’ve just been curious about the possibi