I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
Self-storage makes it easy to save stuff when you're moving or simply out of space. But just because you can use it doesn't mean you should. Learn why.
Having given us some good tips on dealing with the rising cost of bread, Myscha asked me to provide a bit of analysis on why bread has become so expensive. Oddly, the reasons behi
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the spee
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
If you're a restless sleeper, a sleep tracker can help you monitor your sleep habits in order to develop a better sleep routine. These are five good options.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Reasons Not to Delete Your Emails
One writer has found that keeping her emails has saved her time, frustration, and recently, over $300. Discover why a full inbox can be a good thing.
How to Build an Investment Portfolio for Under $5000
So you've been diligently saving and you're ready to move some money into longer term investments. Try this easy-to-follow plan for investment newbs.
3 Financial Penalties Every Retiree Should Avoid
By the time you reach retirement, you should know how to manage your money. Don't get hit with these financial fines!
eBay Account Hackers - don't be fooled
I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
6 Guilty Pleasures That Are Killing Your Budget
Don't let your guilty pleasure ruin your budget. Instead, see how much your habit is really costing you each year and how to better spend the money.
7 Reasons Why Self-Storage Is a Really Bad Idea
Self-storage makes it easy to save stuff when you're moving or simply out of space. But just because you can use it doesn't mean you should. Learn why.
Why is bread so expensive?
Having given us some good tips on dealing with the rising cost of bread, Myscha asked me to provide a bit of analysis on why bread has become so expensive. Oddly, the reasons behi
20 Money Mistakes Everyone Makes But No One Talks About
When a finance blunder make you cringe, you're not alone. We're all guilty of some of these money mistakes.
6 Ways Brand Loyalty Costs You Money
You'd think being loyal to certain brands would be financially rewarding, but not always.
No Hot Water: Now What?
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the spee
Can You Really Make Money by Starting a Blog?
Can blogging actually be a sustainable and reliable source of income? Let's investigate.
Get Free High-End Haircuts as a Hair Model
If your locks getting long, but your wallet is short, become a hair model. You can get a high-dollar cut for almost nothing.
How Much Caffeine is in That?
Find out how much caffeine is in your drinks, foods, and medications.
12 Reasons Your Debt Isn't Diminishing
Uh oh — your debt burden has hardly budged from your initial starting balance. What are you doing wrong?
The 5 Best DSLR Cameras
For high-quality photos and video, don't trust your smartphone. Instead, get one of these excellent DSLRs.
How to Escape the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle
Living the paycheck-to-paycheck life is stressful and miserable. But here's a way to escape!
9 Freshman Shopping Tips to Cut College Costs
From dorm room essentials to new duds, college costs go beyond just tuition. Save big bucks by shopping with these tips in mind.
The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
5 Reasons Librarian Is Still a Great Career Choice
Somehow libraries are still relevant decades into the Internet-age. If you're looking for a future-proof career, start thinking dusty old tomes.
Get Better Sleep With These 5 Great Sleep-Tracking Apps
If you're a restless sleeper, a sleep tracker can help you monitor your sleep habits in order to develop a better sleep routine. These are five good options.