As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but in this economy, most of us are foregoing that friendship in order to make ends meet. But just because we're not rolling in the dough doesn
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
The money economy is one of the givens of modern life. For the ordinary person with bills to pay, getting by without money is almost inconceivable. Even someone who tries hard to
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
You can't put a monetary value on how much you love your mom, so this Mother's Day, show her how much you care with these inexpensive-but-meaningful gifts.
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How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs
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3 Smart Ways to Save on Father's Day
Father's Day spending is at a record-high, but here's how you can save money by getting Dad something he really wants.
Diva On A Budget - Living The Good Life When Your Fortune Isn't So Great
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12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview
If you want to move from applicant to interviewee, don't just send a resume and cross your fingers — try one of these creative methods instead.
Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
5 Careers That Offer Student Loan Forgiveness
Before you start getting bummed about your student loan debt, explore these careers that offer student loan forgiveness.
Wise Bread & Cricket Wireless Team Up To Answer Your Financial Questions!
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Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Why Your Boss Should Let You Screw Around on the Internet
The next time your boss catches you reading Wise Bread, share a link to this post. Your "slacking" may actually add to the company's bottom line.
This Tool Might Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
Telecommuters are up to 55% more productive and save employers $11,000 a year. Show your boss the facts and start working from home today.
Getting by without money in Spain
The money economy is one of the givens of modern life. For the ordinary person with bills to pay, getting by without money is almost inconceivable. Even someone who tries hard to
Best Money Tips: 100 Ways to Make $100 Fast
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to make $100 fast, protecting your identity for free, and talking about money with your partner.
Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Guest post: Live a rich life on a budget
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially
How Technology is Changing our Financial Behaviors
In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.
Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 12/18
Today's deals include 50% off Nickelodeon toys and movies, buy 2 movies and get one free, and more!
My Budget Challenge 2016: How to Live Frugally When You Have No Time
Sure, saving money takes time and effort. When it comes to living frugally, if you make the time, you'll find the money.
9 Thrifty, Meaningful Gifts for Mom
You can't put a monetary value on how much you love your mom, so this Mother's Day, show her how much you care with these inexpensive-but-meaningful gifts.