Today we found some great articles on beginner investing mistakes you can avoid, reasons why being cheap is bad, and frugal ways to relax on a stressful day.
While surfing the web for some research on a "serious" Wisbread article (to be published soon), I ran across this guy.
His "job" is to visit Irish pubs. All. Year. Long. [more]
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Details Your Financial Adviser May Be Ignoring
You depend on your financial adviser for guidance on life's money matters. But they may not always consider the big picture.
5 Times a Gym Membership Isn't Worth It
Exercise is one key to frugal living — but that gym membership may be a waste of dough. Go ahead, ditch the gym and commit to truly frugal fitness.
6 American Cities With the Highest Minimum Wage
A livable wage is a hot-button issue most can agree on. These six American cities are leading the way to sustainable minimum wages.
15 Ways to Exercise in Under 5 Minutes
Sometimes, getting a workout in just doesn't fit your schedule. But you can train your muscles to burn fat without a gym membership or any equipment.
Get Paid Real Money From Virtual Work
Looking for a great work-from-home gig? Learn how to earn a living — or just extra income — as a virtual assistant.
How to Retire During a Recession
As the economy remains shaky, retirement can seem oh-so-unattainable. But there are ways to make it work — and even make your retirement enjoyable.
8 Easy Home Maintenance To-Dos for Spring
Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.
5 Friend Types That Can Hurt Your Finances
Your friends can affect your finances for better or worse. Find out which money personalities to watch out for.
10 Ways to Make Meeting New People Fun and Easy
Meeting new people can be nerve-wracking. Get social with confidence with some surefire ice-breakers and meet and greet basics.
Sayonara, Ramen-san
In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.
Best Money Tips: Amateur Investing Mistakes You Can Avoid
Today we found some great articles on beginner investing mistakes you can avoid, reasons why being cheap is bad, and frugal ways to relax on a stressful day.
How to Preserve Your Relationships When Circumstances Change
Big life changes — even positive ones — can cause relationships to suffer. Learn how to weather the storm and come out stronger in the end.
How to Divide Rewards and Keep Your Sanity in Divorce
Heading toward divorce with a huge stash of points and miles? Yep, those are negotiable, too.
Don't Forget to Budget for These Unexpected Moving Expenses
Whether across the town or across the country, moving has tons of expenses. Don't get blindsided by these surprise costs.
8 Sacrifices That Will Supercharge Your Debt Payoff
They won't seem like sacrifices when debt is no longer hanging over your head.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
A friend sent me this link, knowing full well I'll never, ever need it (I carry a bottle opener on my keyring in case of such emergencies). [more]
The Zeigarnik Effect and 7 Other Ways to Beat the Housekeeping Blahs
It's Wednesday and the novelty of keeping the place ship-shape has long since worn off. Stay motivated with a few tidy ways to fight chore fatigue.
9 Cities You Never Knew Went Bankrupt
We all know the plight of Detroit, but the Motor City isn't the only American city to go BK. You might be surprised by these other bankrupt 'burgs.
30 Ways to Use Up a Jar of Preserves
Too many jam jars jamming up the pantry? Don't toss 'em — you'd be surprised how many delicious dishes they can jazz up!
This guy has the best job EVER!
While surfing the web for some research on a "serious" Wisbread article (to be published soon), I ran across this guy. His "job" is to visit Irish pubs. All. Year. Long. [more]