I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta
Because the advantages of trade (lower prices) fall into the hands of the person making the decision (the buyer), there's a constant tendency to move toward freer trade, unless
Wise Bread blogger Jeff Yeager is promoting his new book on frugal living with the cheapest book tour ever! He'll bike instead of drive, and couchsurf instead of staying in hot
If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people are struggling with payments, but coming to terms with your long-term debt might be the key to paying it off.
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
It's amazing how many of us are business people -- dealing with budgets, liabilities, profit, revenue and loss -- who make questionable decisions with our own finances. What
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
Tired of those early termination fees that cell phone companies stick you with? Well, help may be on the way, but it may just be a case of the fox watching the hen-house.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Making the most of your guilty pleasures
I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
Donald Trump's 5 Biggest Business Failures
Donald Trump may be heading for successful Republican nomination, but his ventures in business haven't always done so well.
Losing Your Nest Egg Could Kill You: Here's How to Prevent It
They say if you don't have money, "At least you have your health." New research shows that you can't have one without the other.
Frugality: a tactic, but also a goal
I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta
The World's 5 Most Posh Hostels
Gone are days when Hostel meant "dank crash-pad for young travelers." Behold the Poshtel.
Best Money Tips: Tips for Living on One Income
Today we found some fantastic articles on tips when living on one income, building your first retirement fund, and nevotiating a higher salary.
Local Currencies
Because the advantages of trade (lower prices) fall into the hands of the person making the decision (the buyer), there's a constant tendency to move toward freer trade, unless
The 11 Best Websites for Renting Your Extra Space
Turn to the Internet for fast, simple, and safe ways to get your rental property in front of the right audience.
6 Tricks for a Better Netflix Experience
Pass the popcorn and add these smart Netflix hacks to your next movie night.
An Organized Year: A Month-by-Month Guide
If you find yourself procrastinating until the last minute and running out of time, get your act together with this month-by-month schedule.
Wise Bread Author Launches Cheapest Book Tour - No Cars, No Hotels, No Problem
Wise Bread blogger Jeff Yeager is promoting his new book on frugal living with the cheapest book tour ever! He'll bike instead of drive, and couchsurf instead of staying in hot
Coming to Terms With Your Long-Term Debt
If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people are struggling with payments, but coming to terms with your long-term debt might be the key to paying it off.
The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
Debt Discovery: The Ties That Binder
It's amazing how many of us are business people -- dealing with budgets, liabilities, profit, revenue and loss -- who make questionable decisions with our own finances. What
6 Sobering Facts About the Stock Market
The Stock Market is a safe, reliable way to grow your nest egg right up until it isn't.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Review Your Credit Report?
Tell us how often you review your credit report and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
3 Ways to Enjoy Business Class for Less Than the Cost of Economy
With a little creativity and organization you can start flying in business class for less than the cost of an economy class ticket.
FHA Home Loans: You Can Buy a Home Even If Your Finances Aren't Perfect
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Gadget?
Tell us about your favorite gadget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Cell Phone Relief
Tired of those early termination fees that cell phone companies stick you with? Well, help may be on the way, but it may just be a case of the fox watching the hen-house.