I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
I can usually tell when it's going to rain because, as the barometric pressure builds, my face feels more and more like it's going to burst off the rest of my head. Over the ye
Out of all the famous shows to come out of the UK, who would have thought my favorite would star two nanny-like figures clad with rubber gloves? But as a girl who moves around from
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.
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
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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Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]
20 Hiking Hacks to Take to the Trail This Summer
Before you hit the dusty trail, you should know a thing or two — or 20 — about having a safe and enjoyable hike.
29 Ways to Prevent Visiting the Doctor
Sure, an apple a day "keeps the doctor away." But there many other easy, fun, and money-saving things that you can do to prevent unnecessary visits.
When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
5 Times Trying to Negotiate Can Backfire
Getting "No" for an answer isn't the only risk of negotiating. Prevent your demands from backfiring by knowing when to hold 'em.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
Best Money Tips: Spend Less on Eating In
Today we found some awesome articles on spending less on eating in, cheap ways to beat stress, and things wealthy people do differently.
How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work
Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.
9 (and a half!) things to do at work when there's no longer work to do (also good for a boring day at home!)
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
9 Ways to Beat a Killer Headache
I can usually tell when it's going to rain because, as the barometric pressure builds, my face feels more and more like it's going to burst off the rest of my head. Over the ye
Give Household Products New Use: Clever Cleaning Tips From the Motherland
Out of all the famous shows to come out of the UK, who would have thought my favorite would star two nanny-like figures clad with rubber gloves? But as a girl who moves around from
Best Money Tips: Smart Supermarket Saving Tips
Today we found some stellar articles on smart supermarket saving tips, combating over-spending, and earning free travel with your credit card.
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
How New Grads Can Protect Their Credit
As a new grad, you have a lot on your financial plate. Nothing is more important than protecting your credit.
7 Times You Definitely Will Be Charged Credit Card Interest
When you use credit cards, you should aim to avoid paying interest whenever possible. But there are times when it's unavoidable.
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
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.
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein
From Beanie Babies to Baubles: 5 Unconventional Investments
If you're savvy, your unconventional investment can produce an outsize return. But be wary — these also come with a lot of risks.