I have a pair of shoes that are about to wear out. This sucks because they're shoes I wear pretty often (which is no doubt why they're wearing out). I'll probably have to replace
In advertising, my chosen career, there is an unwritten rule for working with clients that makes everyone’s lives just a little better. It’s the three F rule. But when I explained
Being a parent, you may be able to admit (at least to yourself) that you enjoy indulging your children even if it is to the detriment of your budget. Here are some tips to help you
Social Media networks like Facebook and Twitter are going through unprecedented growth. Unfortunately, this growth makes them a target for spammers and scammers. We break down a
Today we found articles on how to hone your small talk skills, science-backed ways to create happiness, and what you need to know about the new iPhone 7.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at why Alaska really doesn't want you and how you can choose the right type of baby carrier for your little bundle. You'
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The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
The early (tax) bird gets the worm — and reduces the chance it'll be a victim of identity theft. Start your 2016 tax prep now, and skip all the stress in April.
Books about managing your money succeed or fail at the point when the author chooses what to present as unbreakable rules versus what to present as hints, tips, suggestions, or
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New Isn't Always Better: 12 Used Things to Love
Buying used usually costs less and that's always a plus. Even better -- some goods really do get better with age.
The Three F Rule Can Lead You to Happiness
In advertising, my chosen career, there is an unwritten rule for working with clients that makes everyone’s lives just a little better. It’s the three F rule. But when I explained
Budgeting Tricks for Parents
Being a parent, you may be able to admit (at least to yourself) that you enjoy indulging your children even if it is to the detriment of your budget. Here are some tips to help you
Sam's Club or Costco: Which Warehouse Club Is Right for You?
It's the battle of the warehouse giants: Costco vs Sam's Club. Find out which club card you should carry.
Phishing Scams Continue to Plague Social Media Sites
Social Media networks like Facebook and Twitter are going through unprecedented growth. Unfortunately, this growth makes them a target for spammers and scammers. We break down a
Best Money Tips: How to Master Small Talk
Today we found articles on how to hone your small talk skills, science-backed ways to create happiness, and what you need to know about the new iPhone 7.
Best Money Tips: Alaska Doesn't Want You
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at why Alaska really doesn't want you and how you can choose the right type of baby carrier for your little bundle. You'
Live a Longer and Happier Life With These 8 Frugal Buys
We don't often advise you to buy more stuff, but these frugal purchases really will help you live a longer, happier, healthier life. It's science!
14 Ways to Retire Early
While retirement itself may seem an impossible dream, with good planning and aggressive saving, you may be able to actually retire — early.
Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Post-Holiday Purchase? (Chance to win $10!)
What are you best after-holiday purchase stories? Do you love shopping after the season? When do you head out? If you don't, why not? Share your tips for a chance to win a $10
This Is How You Speed Up Your Morning Routine (and Get More Sleep)
Get all of your sleep cycles in by creating a fast and efficient morning routine that leaves you more time to snooze.
Could Online Teaching Be For You?
It’s a new year and you need some supplementary income. Should you try online teaching? January 2010 makes the seventh year that I’ve been teaching online. It’s had its ups and dow
5 Great Ways to Network That Don't Feel Sleazy
Referrals and facetime are great ways to land new clients (or a new job) — but you don't have to be a phony. Put yourself out there with these tips!
10 Surprising Things That Lower the Value of a Home
These value-sapping home features are the opposite of "selling points." Does your home (or the one you're thinking of buying) have them?
Buy-and-Hold Investing: 4 Ways to Make It More Effective
The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
11 Surprising Things Your HSA Will Cover
You probably aren't using your HSA dollars on these everyday medical buys. But you should be!
Why You Should Build a Frugal Community — and How to Do It
It's hard to go it alone, especially for those pursuing a frugal lifestyle. Here's how to surround yourself with wonderful, thrifty people.
Get Your Money Sooner by Starting 2016 Tax Prep Now
The early (tax) bird gets the worm — and reduces the chance it'll be a victim of identity theft. Start your 2016 tax prep now, and skip all the stress in April.
Book Review: Your Money—The Missing Manual
Books about managing your money succeed or fail at the point when the author chooses what to present as unbreakable rules versus what to present as hints, tips, suggestions, or