The latest news is that unemployment benefits will be extended from 59 weeks to 79 weeks in California with the help of the new Federal stimulus money. The maximum benefit has ris
It sounds like something out a movie, but it’s actually right out of Denver, my home city. And this wonderful idea is not only incredibly innovative and generous, it’s also working
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
Overspending on stuff you don't need is a problem for many Americans. Learn why the solution is not so simple as "spend less," and what you can actually do to help.
Let’s say the real estate markets are down. You want or need to sell your home, but buyers won’t pay what it is worth (or even enough to leave you with a zero balance). And if you
Though some economists are tentative and a few disagree outright, the majority of people in the know believe that the worldwide recession has hit rock bottom and we are now, slowly
One of the big advantages that children of the middle-class and wealthy have is that they grow up in a household where a huge amount of financial knowledge is embedded in its day-t
It's always a pleasure to dine out, but it can also be a drain on your finances. Here are some menu items to avoid if you're looking to get the best value at a restaurant.
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The latest news is that unemployment benefits will be extended from 59 weeks to 79 weeks in California with the help of the new Federal stimulus money. The maximum benefit has ris
9 Cheap and Healthy Filler Foods
Boost the nutritional value (and the flavor) of your favorite dishes by adding these frugal, healthful fillers.
Make Money and Declutter by Selling These 5 Unlikely Treasures
Your junk can totally be another person's treasure. Don't just dump your old stuff in the donate pile — sell them!
6 "Good" Eating Habits That Are Keeping Us Fat
Having a hard time dropping those last five? It may be due to a "truth" you learned long ago and haven't given a second thought...until now.
A Restaurant Where You Pay What You Can Afford For The Meal?
It sounds like something out a movie, but it’s actually right out of Denver, my home city. And this wonderful idea is not only incredibly innovative and generous, it’s also working
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A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
10 Ways You Disrespect Your Money
Look after your money and it'll look after you. Mistreat it, and it'll do the same to you.
Why Our Brains Want to Buy New Stuff, Even When We Don't Need It
Overspending on stuff you don't need is a problem for many Americans. Learn why the solution is not so simple as "spend less," and what you can actually do to help.
Permanent Home Swap: Solution to a Volatile Real Estate Market
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Walking the Tight Rope of Financial Recovery: The Mental Game
Though some economists are tentative and a few disagree outright, the majority of people in the know believe that the worldwide recession has hit rock bottom and we are now, slowly
Your Web Presence Will Soon Be More Valuable Than Your Credit Rating
Soon it won't be enough to remove those compromising tweets and selfies. To succeed and prosper, you need to build an attractive online persona.
Learn good financial habits from your parents. Or not.
One of the big advantages that children of the middle-class and wealthy have is that they grow up in a household where a huge amount of financial knowledge is embedded in its day-t
13 Overpriced Restaurant Items That Waste Your Money
It's always a pleasure to dine out, but it can also be a drain on your finances. Here are some menu items to avoid if you're looking to get the best value at a restaurant.
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
25 Delicious and Easy One-Pot Meals
Between everything else during the week, who has time to cook dinner? You do with these tasty one-pot wonders!
8 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Baseball
Our beloved national pastime can teach us a whole lot about hitting a home run with our money.
7 Frugal Living Skills You Should Be Teaching Your Children
No matter how young or old your kids may be, they will certainly be better off if they learn these frugal living skills now.