Most of the time, we try to be productive...but everyone needs a break. Here are cheap ways to have fun, experience joy, and be blissfully unproductive.
I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
From packing cubes to boil coils, you'll be so glad you brushed up on these travel hacks before your next trip. Don't leave home without clicking this.
One of the most underrated financial x-factors in our lives is our relationship with money and the inner psychology of how we deal with our finances. I suspect that it is bec
The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu
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13 Free or Cheap Ways to Be Blissfully Unproductive
Most of the time, we try to be productive...but everyone needs a break. Here are cheap ways to have fun, experience joy, and be blissfully unproductive.
eBay Account Hackers - don't be fooled
I'm not the type to fall for scams, generally. Thus far, I've never been really screwed over on eBay or anything. But I can totally see how people COULD fall for an eBay scammer. [more]
Best Money Tips: Budget Vacation Tips
Today we found some great articles on budget vacation tips, ideas to help save on wedding flowers, and getting a raise in a difficult economy.
6 Reasons You're Still Struggling to Pay Bills
You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?
10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap
The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies
Today we found some great articles on grocery saving strategies, making your wedding venue more affordable, and how volunteering can help your career.
When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
Ingenuity: The Ultimate Frugal Skill
At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
5 Unmistakeable Signs You're Slacking at Work
Put the phone down and stop missing deadlines. These are the signs you need to step up your game up at work — and soon!
Best Money Tips: Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Today we found some awesome articles on thrift store shopping tips, recession proofing your career, and getting awesome free stuff.
Best Money Tips: Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid
Today we found some awesome articles on things you need to know about financial aid, must-have millionaire habits, and getting financially fit.
31 Super Smart Travel Hacks
From packing cubes to boil coils, you'll be so glad you brushed up on these travel hacks before your next trip. Don't leave home without clicking this.
How to Build an Emergency Fund By the End of Summer
While you're busy soaking up some rays this summer, find a few easy ways for your emergency fund to soak up some savings!
Want to Watch Tons of Movies for Free? Go VHS.
If you want to see (and own!) tons of movies for free, skip the Blu-Ray — VHS is (still) where it's at.
The Frugal Balance: Staying Away from Financial Extremes
One of the most underrated financial x-factors in our lives is our relationship with money and the inner psychology of how we deal with our finances. I suspect that it is bec
5 Money Moves to Make Before Applying For a Credit Card
If you're feeling the urge to apply for a shiny new credit card, not so fast! Make sure these money moves get checked off first.
The core rate is not an evil conspiracy
The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu
6 Dumb Things Employment Recruiters See People Do
This former employment recruiter saw job applicants make a lot of stupid mistakes. Here's what to avoid if you want to get hired.
The 5 Best Kettlebells
If your current strength training exercises just aren't cutting it, kettlebells are what you need. Try one of these during your next workout.
How to Effectively Complain to the Manager
There's more to complaining that just voicing your concerns. Learn how you can effectively complain to the manager and get results.