The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
During the Great Depression, simple frugality was the only way to get by. There was a saying that everyone lived by: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." There's a l
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
Today we found articles on what you should do for a mid-year financial tune-up, simple tricks for better time management, and how to maximize your storage space.
Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
Today we found some great articles on increasing productivity when working from home, lessons learned from Depression-era parents, and what to do with a busted smartphone.
Today we found articles on full-time businesses you can start on a part-time budget, ways to save at the airport, and reasons why you should travel in fall.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
How Long Does It Take to Get Life Insurance?
How long it takes to get life insurance depends on the policy you're applying for. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the process.
6 Times We Are Likely to Lie for Money
When are we most likely to tell little white lies (and even some whoppers)? When money's at stake, of course.
10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
Five Frugality Hacks Straight Out of the Great Depression
During the Great Depression, simple frugality was the only way to get by. There was a saying that everyone lived by: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." There's a l
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Search and Destroy
It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
It takes a frugal spouse to make a frugal home
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
Best Money Tips: How to Do a Mid-Year Financial Tune-Up
Today we found articles on what you should do for a mid-year financial tune-up, simple tricks for better time management, and how to maximize your storage space.
Best Money Tips: 12 Strategies to Simplify Your Finances
Today we found articles on ways to simplify your finances, how to cook a pig in the ground Hawaiian style, and the keys to getting better results.
How To Avoid Gambling Away Your Investments
Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin
10 Fat-Filled Foods You Should Stop Avoiding
Fat should be avoided at all costs, right? Wrong. These are the fats you should be getting more of for a healthier you.
11 Things You Don't Know About Generation "Z"
Gen Z is slowly taking over the world. Here's what you need to know about them.
The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
Follow These 5 Credit Card Rules When Traveling Abroad
Travel is fun, and if you budget and plan well, it's affordable. Just don't let bad credit card habits eat up all your hard won savings.
Why You Shouldn't Stress Too Much About Spending Money
Does parting with a dollar put your stomach in knots? Here's why you shouldn't worry.
Life Skills 101: How to Deliver Bad News to Anyone
Bad news isn't easy for anybody involved — speaker or listener. Make it as painless as possible by following these suggestions.
How to Deal with Recession Anxiety
These methods will help you to avoid participating in the recession and the fear mongering that prevail during such periods.
Best Money Tips: Tips to Increase Productivity
Today we found some great articles on increasing productivity when working from home, lessons learned from Depression-era parents, and what to do with a busted smartphone.
Best Money Tips: You Can Start These Full-Time Businesses on a Part-Time Budget
Today we found articles on full-time businesses you can start on a part-time budget, ways to save at the airport, and reasons why you should travel in fall.