Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Lightweight and powerful, tablets are a great option whether you're looking for a portable computer or an e-reader. Read on to learn which one you should get.
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin
There is no quicker way to derail a decent budget than having to buy unexpected gifts. Learn how to make your own Gift Calendar so you can steer clear of the cash crunch, organize
Emotional spending and expensive junk food binges -- budget busters -- are often triggered by stress. Here are 15 ideas for diminishing stress without spending a lot of money.
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Today we found articles on Labor Day travel deals you won’t want to miss, how to make your summer tan stick around, and online dollar stores for major savings.
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
We’ve got an eye for the newest and best tech on the market for teenagers, and our recent guide at My Life Scoop features six amazing products and services for their class
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you expert tips for taking care of your shoes, how to make money as a lab rat, and which bloggers on Twitter can sav
Today we found articles on easy ways to be a better cook, dumb investing moves and how to avoid them, and Disney World hacks every visitor should know.
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Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
The 5 Best Tablet Computers
Lightweight and powerful, tablets are a great option whether you're looking for a portable computer or an e-reader. Read on to learn which one you should get.
Want Financial Education in Schools? Follow the Example of One Kansas Teen
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
Stag-hyperinflation?
Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin
Budgeting Hack: Gift Calendars
There is no quicker way to derail a decent budget than having to buy unexpected gifts. Learn how to make your own Gift Calendar so you can steer clear of the cash crunch, organize
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Increase Your Income
Today we found some great articles on ways to increase your income, DIY gifts for the holidays, and guidelines for holiday tipping.
15 Low Cost Ways to Beat Stress
Emotional spending and expensive junk food binges -- budget busters -- are often triggered by stress. Here are 15 ideas for diminishing stress without spending a lot of money.
How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Best Money Tips: Don't Miss These Labor Day Travel Deals!
Today we found articles on Labor Day travel deals you won’t want to miss, how to make your summer tan stick around, and online dollar stores for major savings.
Student Loan Debt in Collections? Try These 5 Steps
The student loan default rate is rising. If you ever find yourself falling behind, here's how to catch up.
12 No-Bake Holiday Treats That Won't Bust Your Budget
Stay within your holiday budget and save both time and energy with these delicious, easy to make treats, no baking required.
Book Review: Confronting Collapse
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
6 Back to School Essentials for High Schoolers
We’ve got an eye for the newest and best tech on the market for teenagers, and our recent guide at My Life Scoop features six amazing products and services for their class
Best Money Tips: How to Care for Your Shoes
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you expert tips for taking care of your shoes, how to make money as a lab rat, and which bloggers on Twitter can sav
8 Dark-Side Motivations to Start Saving
If the usual motivations to save aren't working (emergencies, big purchases, your future), let your dark side guide your money.
10 Big Expenses You Can Easily Get Rid Of
The 80/20 rule applies to budgeting, too — 80% of your spend goes to 20% of your expenses. If you can cut those big costs, the savings are big, too.
Make Sure You Get Paid and 4 Other Great Tips From Famous Commencement Speakers
It's graduation season! Let's look past the commencement speech cliches and find some true money wisdom famous folks have dished out to new grads.
What to Eat for Lunch for a More Productive Afternoon
If your productivity plummets post-lunch, it's probably what you're eating. Try these healthy (and delicious) options that perk you up, too.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Be a Better Cook
Today we found articles on easy ways to be a better cook, dumb investing moves and how to avoid them, and Disney World hacks every visitor should know.
6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Increase Your Lifespan
You can extend your stay on this mortal coil by adding these lifespan lengtheners to your diet. Bonus? They're delicious, too.