It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
When it comes to traveling through Europe, there's a lot to be said for taking the train. With just a little planning, you can see five or six countries in just a week — and for a
In my supermarket angst series, I've been researching questions that have puzzled me at the store. This time, I'm tackling poultry. Is organic poultry worth the price premium? What
Mogi offers insurance on things like car parts, service, and maintenance. Would you pay a monthly fee to cover any problem that came up with your car? Sure, it would give you some
Today we found some stellar articles on travel essentials to pack to save money, car care tips to save money, and DIY financial tasks you should never do.
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
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Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All
It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so
My Kitchen Could Be a Yeast Farm
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Long Lines at Busy Places
Today we found smart ways to avoid long lines at busy places, the staples of a good first impression, and dozens of practical ways to save money.
5 Surprising Ways a 3D Printer Can Save You Money
3D printing is the future. From prosthetic limbs to custom guitars, here's how a 3D printer can save you big money.
Europe on the Cheap: Take the Train
When it comes to traveling through Europe, there's a lot to be said for taking the train. With just a little planning, you can see five or six countries in just a week — and for a
Supermarket Angst Part III: How to Buy Better Poultry
In my supermarket angst series, I've been researching questions that have puzzled me at the store. This time, I'm tackling poultry. Is organic poultry worth the price premium? What
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.
Mogi's Extended Vehicle Protection: Is it Worth It?
Mogi offers insurance on things like car parts, service, and maintenance. Would you pay a monthly fee to cover any problem that came up with your car? Sure, it would give you some
Best Money Tips: Pack These Travel Essentials to Save Money
Today we found some stellar articles on travel essentials to pack to save money, car care tips to save money, and DIY financial tasks you should never do.
15 Money-Saving Tips Every Parent Should Know
Parents today will spend almost a quarter of a million dollars raising a child to age 18. Trim that cost with these easy money savers.
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
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Three Lessons About Saving One Husband Learned in a Year
Max's Mr. Spendypants has learned his own share of frugal living lessons during Max's savings challenge year.
Solving the World's Problems Could Win You Millions
Hey, smarty-pants — the world needs your help! Solve one of these pressing problems, and you could walk away with a hefty prize.
6 Tips to Make Your Flip Videos Rock
With the help of the experts, we share 6 ways to make your Flip (or any other brand of camera) clips look like a pro handled them!
Bought Milk? Today's the Deadline to Claim Your Settlement Money
If you bought milk anytime between 2003 and 2010, you're entitled to some money back. But you have to act fast — like today!
Best Money Tips: The Lifehacks Edition
Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on lifehacks and productivity!
Multitasking Sucks Even More Than You Thought
Here's yet another reason to give up on multitasking — plus a simple productivity plan to do instead to help you get stuff done.
3 Ways Retirees Can Build Credit
When you retire, many of life's little worries melt away. Unfortunately, worrying about your credit score doesn't.
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.