Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work?
I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
Let's face it: most of us have ideas that we think might sell. And most of us think we'd love to work for ourselves. But is that really a good idea? Here are 10 things to consid
Today we found some fantastic articles on phone calls that could save you money, things you should do this month, and getting rid of your overstuffed wallet.
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Characteristics of the World's Youngest Billionaires
There are 2200 billionaires in the world, and just 63 are under the age of 40. Here's what they have in common.
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
Simple Living Through Capital
There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.
7 Ways to Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit
Bad or low credit makes everything hard — even renting an apartment. Here's how you can still find a place when your credit is weak.
5 Signs Your Budget Needs a Makeover (And How to Do It)
Try as you might, your money and your budget won't see eye-to-eye. Here's how to get back on track.
Voluntary simplicity versus poverty
The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
How to Shave $5,000 Off Your Wedding Expenses
Her comes the bride...and the bill! Learn how to have the wedding of your dreams without going into debt with these cunning cutbacks.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
Today we found some great articles on ways to reduce stress at work, things to do before you buy new clothes, and surprising ways to use tea bags.
4 Ways to Find Income While Waiting for Full Retirement Age
Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
Art on the Web: 3 Resources for Getting Into Indie Art
It's always been easy for me to say that I support indie art, but it's been a lot harder to actually do. [more]
Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Back to School Sales
Today we found some great articles on ways to take advantage of back to school sales, automating your budget, and habits of the wealthy.
14 of the Coolest Sayings About Investing
It's easy to get frustrated by the complexity that is investing, so take a moment to chill in wisdom of some well turned phrases about making money.
7 Life Choices That Are Actually Financial Decisions
You might think that many of life's biggest decisions come down to emotion. But they really come down to money.
To Start or Not: The Entrepreneurial Debate
Let's face it: most of us have ideas that we think might sell. And most of us think we'd love to work for ourselves. But is that really a good idea? Here are 10 things to consid
Best Money Tips: 4 Phone Calls That Could Save You Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on phone calls that could save you money, things you should do this month, and getting rid of your overstuffed wallet.
How to Get the Most Out of Your American Express Membership Rewards Points
If you have an American Express rewards card and are wondering what you can redeem your points for, we break down all the ways and their value.
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
Your Money Problems: Why They're All Your Fault
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
20+ Things You Need in Your House to Keep Your Family Safe
Home is where the heart is — and where your family should always be safe. Don't skimp on these basic home safety precautions.