Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
It's not every day a thrift store find turns out to be a DaVinci, but that doesn't mean your everyday finds aren't worth something. What's hiding in your attic?
Online auction site eBay has matured, but it's still a great way for savvy sellers to earn extra income. Take advantage of the site with these seven tips.
In certain parts of the world (Russia comes to mind), people have stood in line for hours just to get some food. It’s messed up, but I get it. If standing in line for hours will re
You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
It’s not news that women tend to hit glass ceilings in the workplace far sooner than men do. It’s also not news that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts in e
Choosing the right oil to cook with isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five extra virgin olive oils and everything in life will taste better.
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Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
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Use the budget categories put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to help you better understand your spending.
Couponing: Hobby or Lifestyle?
Clipping coupons is a great way to save money at the grocery store. But is "extreme couponing" the right choice for you and your family?
7 Everyday Things That Are Surprisingly Awesome Investments
It's not every day a thrift store find turns out to be a DaVinci, but that doesn't mean your everyday finds aren't worth something. What's hiding in your attic?
From Fine to Fabulous: 7 Ways to Improve Your eBay Business
Online auction site eBay has matured, but it's still a great way for savvy sellers to earn extra income. Take advantage of the site with these seven tips.
6 Warning Signs You're Sabotaging Your Nest Egg
Do your future you a favor and stop making these all-too-common retirement mistakes.
Best Money Tips: How to Get Paid to Watch Videos
Today we found helpful articles on getting paid to watch videos, avoiding budget burnout, and coming up with the down payment for a home.
Ask the Readers: Do You Own Apple Products?
Tell us whether you own Apple products and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are some lives so empty that an iPhone 3G will fill the void?
In certain parts of the world (Russia comes to mind), people have stood in line for hours just to get some food. It’s messed up, but I get it. If standing in line for hours will re
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How to Sell Your House in 24 Hours
24 hours? Yup, it's possible. Learn how one Wise Bread Blogger sold her home just a day after listing.
Why save during an inflation?
You can always tell when inflation has become ingrained in an economy--you start hearing people say, "Buy now before the price goes up!" I remember hearing that a lot in the late
Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Fall Activity?
Tell us about your favorite fall activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Women Are Responsible For Inequalities in the Workplace
It’s not news that women tend to hit glass ceilings in the workplace far sooner than men do. It’s also not news that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts in e
The Top 5 Strength Training Apps
Need a new workout routine or some extra motivation? Find both in this list of five popular strength training apps.
5 Ways to Stop Your Mindless Spending
One-click buying, impulse shopping trips… Learn how to keep more of your money by developing more money-mindfulness.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Tips for Frugal Fitness?
Tell us your best tips for frugal fitness and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: How to Negotiate Your Rent Payment
Today we found some awesome articles on negotiating rent payments, free stuff for your birthday, and making your commute suck less.
The 5 Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Choosing the right oil to cook with isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five extra virgin olive oils and everything in life will taste better.