Today we found articles on how much you should spend in retirement, ways to save money on Father’s Day gifts, and how to use your vacation to improve your everyday life.
For the past few years people have been telling us that it's not a matter of "if" a pandemic occurs, but a matter of "when." Well, a pandemic may be upon us. Or it may not. Either
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
In the current economy, many of us are happy just to be employed, but at the same time very few of us are working at the elusive "dream job". For many people their jobs simply pro
When you think of people ruining their lives with foolish spending, it's easy to focus on the little things that add up--the meals out, the hefty bar tab, the daily Starbucks habit
I started writing online in 2007 at my personal blog and have not stopped since. I am very fortunate to have been selected to join Wise Bread last year and I have made a steady am
Today we found some stellar articles on gifts for women that won't break the bank, donating without spending money, and plugging personal finance leaks.
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Best Money Tips: How Much You Should Spend in Retirement
Today we found articles on how much you should spend in retirement, ways to save money on Father’s Day gifts, and how to use your vacation to improve your everyday life.
15 Things You Should Do Today to Prepare for a Pandemic Flu
For the past few years people have been telling us that it's not a matter of "if" a pandemic occurs, but a matter of "when." Well, a pandemic may be upon us. Or it may not. Either
Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
The First Step to Finding Your Dream Job
In the current economy, many of us are happy just to be employed, but at the same time very few of us are working at the elusive "dream job". For many people their jobs simply pro
Turn One Room Into Two With These 10 Simple Tricks
You can't create more space in your tiny place, but you can create more spaces with some clever design ideas. You can get more storage, too!
These Secrets of Amazon's Pricing Strategy Will Help You Find the Best Buys
You win some, you lose some in online retail. Find out which items are a steal on Amazon and which you're better off finding at your local Walmart.
Manage your fixed expenses
When you think of people ruining their lives with foolish spending, it's easy to focus on the little things that add up--the meals out, the hefty bar tab, the daily Starbucks habit
8 "Free" Things That Aren't
They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. For these other so-called freebies, "free" might actually cost you a pretty penny.
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
Write for money online series - Part I - Bukisa
I started writing online in 2007 at my personal blog and have not stopped since. I am very fortunate to have been selected to join Wise Bread last year and I have made a steady am
Declutter Your Home in 10 Minutes
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by your rising heaps of clutter. Bring order to your chaos and keep your home clean with this simple technique.
8 Sneaky Ways You're Being Upsold
If you have money to spend, chances are, it's going to get spent — especially if you stumble into any of these upsell opportunities.
7 Reasons You Should Always Buy Girl Scout Cookies
When Girl Scout cookie season rolls around, it's hard to justify consuming all those calories. But we've found a way to do just that!
9 End-of-Life Cost Savings Your Survivors Will Thank You For
Financial planning for your final years is not just a wise money move solely for you; your heirs will thank you, too.
Cheap and Simple Sunburn Remedies That Really Work
what do you do when you return home from an outing and you resemble a well-done lobster bake? Try one of these time-tested home remedies for sunburns.
Best Money Tips: Gifts for Women That Won't Break the Bank
Today we found some stellar articles on gifts for women that won't break the bank, donating without spending money, and plugging personal finance leaks.
10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Love Saving Money
Saving money is hard, especially if your savings goals are big. Make saving fun with some simple motivational strategies.
9 Satisfying Stir-Fries in 20 Minutes or Less
The wok is a one-pot wonder — toss in the ingredients, stir, and in minutes you have a delicious dish. Try these recipes for a quick weeknight dinner.
10 Ways to Save Money When You Are Unemployed
It's always good to be mindful about spending, but for the unemployed, an abstract should is a real world must. Here's how to cut back, fast.