Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
You won't save money picking your own apples at most U-pick orchards these days -- but you might save the orchard. We went to the country to get our own apples for $10 a pound,
For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
You've figured out how to have positive cash flow (aka spend less than you earn) for now; but will you have enough money for later? Funding for future requirements, such as
Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.
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14 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
Allergy season has arrived. Is your home ready?
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Best Money Tips: Save Hundreds When Selling Your Car
Today we found some great articles on saving hundreds when selling your car, saving for a home down payment, and managing your time in college.
Best Money Tips: High-Paying Careers That Don't Require a College Degree
Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
Confessions of a Former Payday Loan Junkie
Can you say “Cash in a Flash?” That’s all I was concerned about when I began financial suicide using payday loans 9 years ago. I
Best Money Tips: Financially Prepare for Your Family's Future
Today we found some fantastic articles on financially preparing for your family's future, making a better to do list, and buying or leasing a car.
9 Fall Groceries to Add to Your List ASAP
The autumn season brings flavorful pantry staples to produce bins. Be sure to add them to your shopping list for delicious savings.
Legendary rock band Radiohead charges "whatever you want" for latest album
It's making huges waves through the music industry, which is hardly surprising. Organizations like the RIAA have been trying, and failing I think, to crack down on illegal musi
6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
12 Cool Travel Items for Your Summer Vacation
Your summer vacation is bound to be a blast, and you can make it even better by packing these cool and convenient bits of travel kit.
Poem on opting out
A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte
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8 Signs You Need a Social Media Detox
Social media is fun, until it becomes your whole life. If you can relate, it might be time for a social media detox.
Are You Getting These 5 Things for Free?
There are some honest-to-goodness free things out there, if you know where to find them. Make sure you're not missing out on these five.
Who saves money when you pick apples? The grower.
You won't save money picking your own apples at most U-pick orchards these days -- but you might save the orchard. We went to the country to get our own apples for $10 a pound,
One-time encounters or long-term relationships: when negotiating strategies should differ
For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
Everything New Parents Need to Know About College Savings
Diapers and formula aren't the only costs to consider when adding to your family. You'd better start thinking about college, too.
The Quiet Millionaire: Part 3 - Money for Now, Money for Later
You've figured out how to have positive cash flow (aka spend less than you earn) for now; but will you have enough money for later? Funding for future requirements, such as
8 Best Hobbies for Introverts
Who says you have to be a social butterfly to have fun? These great hobbies are perfect for introverts.
Best Money Tips: 5 Parts of an Airplane You Shouldn't Touch
Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.