So, why is a bald guy with no use for hair products and make-up writing about beauty secrets? Good question, right? But as an ad man, it's extremely helpful to know Hollywood secrets that I can use in the low-budget shoots I often attend. [more]
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.
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
Most of us have insurance of one sort or another. But if you're like me, the prospect of a trip to the insurance agent's office isn't something that keeps you awake with excitement
I don't know about you, but I hate grocery shopping. I hate it even when I get to shop at fun places, like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. It takes so much time, and I never k
Bitcoin is not quite as hot as it once was, but it's still traded and used. Now that prices are more modest, are you ready to test the popular cryptocurrency?
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The hidden beauty secrets of the stars.
So, why is a bald guy with no use for hair products and make-up writing about beauty secrets? Good question, right? But as an ad man, it's extremely helpful to know Hollywood secrets that I can use in the low-budget shoots I often attend. [more]
Best Money Tips: The Lifehacker Edition
Today we sought out some of the best lifehack tips from around the web!
Best Money Tips: 5 Things Every Frugal Person Should Spend Money On
Today we found articles on things every frugal person should spend money on, pantry tips from the pros, and easy ways to save money after you turn 50.
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]
Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies
Today we found some great articles on grocery saving strategies, making your wedding venue more affordable, and how volunteering can help your career.
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.
Make These 5 Diet Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
You are what you ate — yesterday, last week, last year. In 20 years, you'll be grateful you made these healthy, and easy, diet moves.
Ingenuity: The Ultimate Frugal Skill
At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
Gold as an investment
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
5 Little Known Amazon Shopping Hacks
Amazon is famous for some great deals, but you might be missing out on these lesser-known, price-saving tricks that can save you even more.
Save on School Expenses Without Ruining Your Kid's Childhood
From music lessons to fundraisers and more, even public school expenses can cost you nearly $20,000 per child. Here's how to cut costs.
Save Money on Insurance
Most of us have insurance of one sort or another. But if you're like me, the prospect of a trip to the insurance agent's office isn't something that keeps you awake with excitement
Why It's Too Soon to Give Up on Travel Agents
You might think travel agents have become completely obsolete, but that's not totally true.
9 Must-Have Items You Need to Create the Perfect Remote Office
Working from anywhere in the world is a freelancer's dream, but in order to make it a reality, you need the right office items.
Don't Let Bedbugs Take a Bite Out of Your Next Thrift Store Deal
If you're not careful, a great deal on a used chair might cost you thousands in bedbug extermination costs. Here's what to watch out for.
My groceries are killing me: easier ways to shop
I don't know about you, but I hate grocery shopping. I hate it even when I get to shop at fun places, like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. It takes so much time, and I never k
8 Steps to Starting a Retirement Plan in Your 30s
Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.
Here's Everything You Need to Get Started With Bitcoin
Bitcoin is not quite as hot as it once was, but it's still traded and used. Now that prices are more modest, are you ready to test the popular cryptocurrency?
10 Things You Should Never Buy Used
Some thrifty buys just aren't worth the deal. You're better off buying new — or skipping the buy — on these secondhand "finds."
15 Genius Gifts for Office Secret Santa
Shudder at the thought of an office Secret Santa? Worry no more. These genius gifts ideas include something for everyone.