Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
Today we found 70 essential money skills everyone should know, what to look for in your side hustle business, and personal finance principles for a richer life.
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planni
Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
It's your time and your money. But if you don't choose how you're going to think about them, you might end up frustrated and unsatisfied with the life you live. Here are some commo
It happens every year to my family. We think we have all of the Holiday cards done and in the post, and then we get one out of nowhere from someone completely unexpected. If you've
You really do have a lot to be thankful for. Discover why making a regular habit of expressing gratitude for those things is good for mind, body, and soul.
Robert Kiyosaki's latest book is a slight departure from the words of financial prowess he typically shares with his readers. If you want to know more - and to win a free copy to c
The Obama administration announced a foreclosure prevention and mortgage reduction program about two months ago, and as of April less than 1000 loans have been refinanced under th
Rising home foreclosures have made con artists very busy. These scammers use the public records to find homeowners who are in trouble, and then use a variety of schemes to take
When it comes time for you to think about getting your seasonal flu shot, there are a few ways to go about getting one – each one with a different price tag. Before you run out and
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The new face of poverty is fat
Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
Best Money Tips: 70 Money Skills Everyone Should Know
Today we found 70 essential money skills everyone should know, what to look for in your side hustle business, and personal finance principles for a richer life.
9 Times Choosing an Unpopular Color Will Save You Big
If you don't need to be on trend, buying stuff in the "wrong" color can save you a ton of money. Get your sample cards ready.
Keeping The Budget In Budget Travel
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planni
How to Save on Babysitting Without Ending Up on the Local News
When babysitting rates hit $14 per hour — per kid! — it's time to think about cheaper (but safe) ways for parents to get stuff done and have fun.
Will high inflation persist?
Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a
How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score
Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Afternoon Slump?
Tell us how you fight the afternoon slump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
That Age-Old Conundrum: Time vs. Money
It's your time and your money. But if you don't choose how you're going to think about them, you might end up frustrated and unsatisfied with the life you live. Here are some commo
Last minute tips for quick and easy homemade Holiday cards. .
It happens every year to my family. We think we have all of the Holiday cards done and in the post, and then we get one out of nowhere from someone completely unexpected. If you've
Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness
You really do have a lot to be thankful for. Discover why making a regular habit of expressing gratitude for those things is good for mind, body, and soul.
Book Review and Giveaway: Rich Brother Rich Sister
Robert Kiyosaki's latest book is a slight departure from the words of financial prowess he typically shares with his readers. If you want to know more - and to win a free copy to c
These 10 Frugal Lunches Are Delicious Hot or Cold
Tired of hot lunch, when it's warmer outside? These lunches are versatile in temperature, and amazing in taste.
Should you skip a mortgage payment to get a bank's attention?
The Obama administration announced a foreclosure prevention and mortgage reduction program about two months ago, and as of April less than 1000 loans have been refinanced under th
How Family Plans Can Save you TONS
Subscription plans are all the rage these days. Save even more on your subscription services by utilizing family plans.
Tips for Avoiding a Foreclosure Prevention or Loan Modification Scam
Rising home foreclosures have made con artists very busy. These scammers use the public records to find homeowners who are in trouble, and then use a variety of schemes to take
10 Productivity Tips From Visionaries
How do the people who change the world get things done? Find out here, and learn how you can use their productivity tricks.
How Much Does a Flu Shot Cost?
When it comes time for you to think about getting your seasonal flu shot, there are a few ways to go about getting one – each one with a different price tag. Before you run out and
Millennial Millionaires: How the Brokest Generation Can Also Become the Richest
Young adults may be feeling the weight of student loans and low-income jobs, but they too can become millionaires by taking the right steps now.