Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying
With ever-rising gas prices, it's important to do what we can to cut back vehicle expenses. Here are five simple things you can do to keep that cash in your wallet!
There's an organization that picks the "official" dates for the beginning and ending of recessions. It considers the recession as running from the top of the peak to the bottom of
Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.
I’m sure many of you remember Andrea’s recent Facebook ad debacle (the one where she was continually fed irrelevant, and sometimes insulting, ads while browsing.) Here at Wise Bre
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Today we found articles on how to shop designer for less, things that make you less productive at work, and easy ways to meet your family’s savings goals.
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With just a few small tweaks to your routine, soon you'll be treading lightly and carrying a heavy wallet.
Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
Should I Get Life Insurance Through My Employer?
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The Only 9 Things You'd Really Need If You Lost Everything
If, God forbid, you were to lose everything, what would you need to get by? Start with the basics and work your way up.
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This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Pets?
Tell us how you save money on pets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Are You On Track for Retirement?
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7 Smart Ways to Save on Maternity Clothes
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Rethinking The Early Mortgage Payoff
The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying
5 Simple Ways to Cut Your Car Expenses
With ever-rising gas prices, it's important to do what we can to cut back vehicle expenses. Here are five simple things you can do to keep that cash in your wallet!
The end of a recession versus recovery
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How I Got Over the Hump and Sold My Blog for $3 Million
Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.
Help Make Wise Bread Better (and Win a Free Wise Bread Book)
I’m sure many of you remember Andrea’s recent Facebook ad debacle (the one where she was continually fed irrelevant, and sometimes insulting, ads while browsing.) Here at Wise Bre
No Limit, No Interest: What’s the Deal with Charge Cards?
Charge cards, like their credit card cousins, allow cardholders to use plastic cards to make purchases and then pay at the end of a settlement period, typically on a monthly basis. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Shop Designer Items for Less
Today we found articles on how to shop designer for less, things that make you less productive at work, and easy ways to meet your family’s savings goals.
The 5 Best Showerheads
A great showerhead can make your shower amazing and save you money. Here are our picks for the best.
7 Reasons You Are More Than Your Credit Score
You're broke. Your credit score stinks. But guess what? You're still you.
How to Put Your Spouse on a Budget Without Ruining Your Marriage
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Sitting all day has been called the new smoking. Here are 10 easy ways to stay healthy even if you have a risky desk job