Your life map is so clearly laid out in front of you; yet the last piece of the puzzle – retirement – is a fuzzy and often incomprehensible anomaly. With people living longer and s
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.
You know, I hear a lot of people say that frugal people would do anything for dime. Personally, I think that applies more to greedy people, but it got me thinking of a question tha
As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
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7 Cheap Home Decorating Projects That Look Amazing
Decorating your new home (or redecorating your old one) doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are seven ways to design with dollars and sense in mind.
Rewriting the Definition of Retirement
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7 Important Things You Should Know About Balance Transfer Cards
If you plan to pay down high interest credit card debt with a new zero-interest card, make sure you understand the potential downsides.
Too broke to be frugal?
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks
Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.
6 Things You Need to Know About the New Costco Credit Card
Are you considering the new Costco card? Here's everything you need to know.
10 Supposedly Healthy Things That Are Actually Hurting You
That supposedly healthy thing you do may actually be harming you instead! How many of these "healthy" habits do you have?
How to Know When to Persevere and When to Quit
Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.
11 Unexpected Things Covered by Homeowners Insurance
From volcano eruptions to riots, your homeowners insurance has you covered for even these unexpected things.
Would You Accept $200,000 If You Didn't Know Where It Came From?
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10 Sneaky Vacation Costs That Add Up Quickly
You've booked your ticket. You've packed your bags. You're ready to go. But hang on … some hidden vacation costs are about to spoil your fun.
Earn Free Travel Sooner With These Frequent Flyer Mileage Secrets
Make your frequent flyer miles work for you, and earn free travel fast!
Ramp Up Your Business by Specializing
As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But
Urgent: Check Your Withholdings
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
Book Review: The Trap
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite Wise Bread Article? (Your Chance to win $20!)
This week, we're asking what your favorite article on Wise Bread has been. Let us know which posts are up your alley, or what you'd LIKE to see here on Wise Bread. If you share you
Weird Money Facts: 5 True Cases of Unbelievable Inflation
A dollar doesn't seem go as far as it used to, does it? Compared to these cases of inflation truly run amok, the dollar is the Rock of Gibraltar!
9 Frugal Gifts for the Person Who Needs a Nap
Question: Who in your life needs a nap? Answer: Everyone! Here's what to get them for the holidays.
4 Ways Pessimism Can Actually Improve Your Finances
They say looking at the glass half empty is no way to live, but it might be the best way to steer clear of debt.
4 Weird Brain Hacks That Make You a Better Person With Almost No Effort
Self improvement is hard, right? Wrong! Become the person you want to be with some simple tricks that leverage some quirks of your brain.