An Australian company, Heap, has come up with a search engine that could Save 750 Megawatt-hours a Year. How will they do it? They've turned Google black. From what I've read, ther
Today we found articles on things you can do with eggs besides eat them, space saving ideas for a small closet, and the best online subscriptions for buying books.
How much would you pay to sleep soundly at night, knowing your home is secure and your family is much safer? Well, I'd pay anything to be honest. But after my lockbumping post back
I'm not sure how many of you watch the news or read the news blogs on a daily basis. I know I can't, it's way too depressing to do every day. But when I saw that George W. Bush, ou
I have had as many as five separate businesses at once to keep track of, including proper accounting of expenses for tax purposes. And it takes me no more than 5 minutes per wee
I have a theory about sleep. My theory is this: everyone who routinely uses an alarm clock suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. Using an alarm clock a few times a year (to c
International travel requires a lot of research and planning beyond how to pack and which excursions to book. This checklist can help you prepare financially for your trip.
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Pure Genius - All In The Name Of Eco-Friendly
Ok, recycling is as eco-friendly as I get so far, and I'm even too lazy for that sometimes. [more]
How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination
Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.
6 Ways to Ease Your Parents Into Assisted Living
Mom and dad took care of you — now it's your turn. If moving your parents into assisted living is right for them, take steps to make it stress free.
7 Ways to Vet Your Mortgage Lender
A mortgage is one of the biggest financial moves you'll ever make. It pays to be picky with your lender.
Can Black Google Save You Energy?
An Australian company, Heap, has come up with a search engine that could Save 750 Megawatt-hours a Year. How will they do it? They've turned Google black. From what I've read, ther
Rolling Stone article on ethanol
In my recent post Plan for expensive fuel, I mentioned sustainable fuels in a somewhat dismissive fashion. [more]
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Best Money Tips: Things You Can Do With Eggs — Besides Eat Them
Today we found articles on things you can do with eggs besides eat them, space saving ideas for a small closet, and the best online subscriptions for buying books.
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The $25 gadget that keeps my home and family safe.
How much would you pay to sleep soundly at night, knowing your home is secure and your family is much safer? Well, I'd pay anything to be honest. But after my lockbumping post back
8 Times to Avoid Dividend Stocks
Dividends can be a neat way to watch "free money" roll in, but beware. Sometimes you're better off without the cash.
Should George W. Bush write for Wisebread?
I'm not sure how many of you watch the news or read the news blogs on a daily basis. I know I can't, it's way too depressing to do every day. But when I saw that George W. Bush, ou
Five Easy Steps to Keeping Track of Expenses for the Self-Employed
I have had as many as five separate businesses at once to keep track of, including proper accounting of expenses for tax purposes. And it takes me no more than 5 minutes per wee
Where Are my Photos? Picturebug Goes out of Business
Today I received a notice that Picturebug is going out of business.
How Inconvenience Helped Me Save Money
When one writer's local grocery store closed, she learned about planning, convenience, and how driving further can sometimes also mean spending less.
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This Year’s Hot Toy is Next Year’s Trash
Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the de
Get enough sleep
I have a theory about sleep. My theory is this: everyone who routinely uses an alarm clock suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. Using an alarm clock a few times a year (to c
Make These 5 Money Moves Before You Travel Abroad
International travel requires a lot of research and planning beyond how to pack and which excursions to book. This checklist can help you prepare financially for your trip.
Impulse Shopping: A Controllable Handicap
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.