It has occurred to me that tapping into one’s home equity can be like pawning a gold necklace, television set, or other personal item with resale value. Both involve using collater
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away
Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.
Sometimes, life is just hard. There has to be a way to approach difficulty that both gets things done and allows us space to care for ourselves and those around us.
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
Had trouble sticking to your monthly budget? Try this method for looking at your finances daily — and maybe you'll avoid buying that unnecessary popcorn.
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Ally Bank won't wow you with a multitude of products and services, but it will provide you with the basics at attractive yields and rates.
How Tapping Into Home Equity Is Like Pawning A Gold Necklace
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The Only 9 Things You'd Really Need If You Lost Everything
If, God forbid, you were to lose everything, what would you need to get by? Start with the basics and work your way up.
Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
7 Lessons I Learned About Money After Living in Mexico
Living abroad can really broaden your horizons, especially when it comes to money.
7 Surefire Ways to Save on Grilling
Woo-hoo, grilling season is back! Cut the cost of our favorite way to spend a summer evening with some easy frugal outdoor cooking tips.
Entertainment Value: Start a Frugal Club
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The Key to Happiness: A Case Study
Let's explore the lives of two very different people with an aim to discover what the key to happiness is. It may be simpler than you think.
What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality
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How I Got Over the Hump and Sold My Blog for $3 Million
Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.
4 Ways Being Passive Kills Your Job Prospects
The job interview process can be hard. Don't let passive, uncertain acts destroy your chances of landing the job.
How to Finish Something Hard
Sometimes, life is just hard. There has to be a way to approach difficulty that both gets things done and allows us space to care for ourselves and those around us.
How to Budget and Track Expenses for Your Next Vacation
Budget Your Trip is a free online tool that puts some science into estimating, budgeting, and tracking your expenses for your next vacation.
Book Review: Confronting Collapse
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5 Money Lessons From the Third World
My family moved to Papua New Guinea, and the money lessons we've received have been important, surprising, and priceless.
Shrinking Your Cash-Flow Period to Create a Better Budget
Had trouble sticking to your monthly budget? Try this method for looking at your finances daily — and maybe you'll avoid buying that unnecessary popcorn.
4 Questions You Need To Answer Before Relocating in Retirement
Relocating is a common post-career plan. But before pulling up stakes, you better find out where the road will take you.
10 One Pot Meals That Will Transform Dinner
Busy weeknights get a lot more relaxing when dinner comes together in just one pot. What are you waiting for — dig in!
Oops — I Maxed Out My Credit Cards. Now What?
The convenience of paying with plastic can sometimes lead to trouble. Here's what to do if you've maxed out your credit cards.
9 Quick Workouts You Can Do During Commercial Breaks
Turn TV time into a real workout by adding these quick, but intense fitness routines to your viewing habit.