You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking,
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things
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The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Try These 6 Money-Saving Challenges Now
If you're beginning to waver on this year's resolution to save more money, hold fast. Try one of these challenges to get re-focused.
How to Save 10-20% on Online Purchases, Every Day
You don't have to be an extreme couponer to find great deals online. Learn how to get major discounts on online purchases, every day.
Lifestyle Inflation: The Ultimate Financial Trap
Lifestyle inflation takes extra money and turns it into a vain attempt to buy joy. Avoid it by changing your perspective on money and happiness.
Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
Tax day is almost here, and you may be tempted to pay Uncle Sam with plastic. But if you do, you're just trading cheap debt for expensive debt.
9 Signs You Need to Fire Your Financial Planner
A good financial planner will guide you, step by step, through all your money goals. A bad one should be kicked to the curb.
5 Smart Travel Hacks Only Frequent Flyers Know
You don't have to dread the airport. These smart frequent flyer secrets will have you breezing through the terminal (almost) stress-free.
20 Free (or Really Cheap) Ways to Relieve Stress
The kids, the spouse, the boss, the car, the job, the news — the stress! Take the edge off and be the better you with these frugal ways to chill.
Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?
One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.
Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Reduce Your Phone Bill, Immediately and Easily
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
20 Great Lifehack Lists Everyone Should Read
From home-buying advice to finding free Wi-Fi, these 20 lists, with more than 200 great tips and tricks, are must reads.
10 Money Conversations You Must Have With Your Family
Skipping these key conversations will put your family's financial future at risk. Learn how to educate and protect your family today.
Why the Scarcity Mentality Is Keeping You Poor
It's wise to be careful with our resources, but too much caution will hold us back. Learn to recognize abundance.
Teach yourself to cook
Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking,
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
Vinegar has at least 30 uses that make it a viable alternative to many household and personal products. Save money — the natural way, with vinegar.
Now Is the Best Time in Years to Do a Credit Card Balance Transfer
A credit card balance transfer is a good first step toward debt reduction and a sounder financial footing. Here's why you shouldn't wait to use one.
How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Student Loan Debt in Collections? Try These 5 Steps
The student loan default rate is rising. If you ever find yourself falling behind, here's how to catch up.
7 Retirement Planning Steps Late Starters Must Make
Americans are not very good at saving for retirement. If retirement is looming your horizon, start doing a better job of preparing.
Book Review: Confronting Collapse
We hardly talk about collapse here. Wise Bread is all about living large, while collapse mitigation is usually about living small. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things