Today we found some great articles on grocery staples that will be more expensive this summer, ways to expand your comfort zone, and what you should have in an emergency kit.
There are a few people who manage to survive and thrive in jobs they really don't like. Here are a few of their secrets for making that hated job easier.
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
How far would you go to save the world?
Upon reading the New York Times article about the Beaven-Conlin household in Manhattan, I started to get a little queasy. [more]
Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer.
(By the way, I know I’m a movie buff when I can reference two of the greatest films ever made in one blog headline. [more]
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The 5 Best Fishing Rods
Catching fish isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these fishing rods and the big ones will start biting!
How to Successfully Negotiate Everything With Your Kid
Negotiation is a key financial skill many of us don't learn until we're adults. Here's how to teach your kids the basics.
Beer Donuts and 11 Other Recipes You Can Make With Beer
Beer for breakfast? Sure, when it's in a donut. Learn how to make those and lots more delicious entrees and sides, all featuring brewskis.
Best Money Tips: Stay Fit for Free
Today we found some awesome articles on staying fit for free, how to save money, and ways to attend a business conference for free.
Best Money Tips: Grocery Staples That'll Cost More This Summer
Today we found some great articles on grocery staples that will be more expensive this summer, ways to expand your comfort zone, and what you should have in an emergency kit.
How to Survive (and Thrive!) in a Job You Hate
There are a few people who manage to survive and thrive in jobs they really don't like. Here are a few of their secrets for making that hated job easier.
7 Secret Cheap Steak Cuts You Should Be Asking For
You don’t need to be flush to satisfy a craving for steak. Ask your butcher for one of these cheaper but still delicious cuts instead.
How to Reduce the Costs of a Cash Advance
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
Is There Such Thing as a Messy Millionaire?
My favorite lesbian: I recently purchased Suze Orman's latest book (at Costco, for $10 off of the retail price), "Women & Money". [more]
How to Take a Cheap Spring Break Trip
The secret to a fun and affordable Spring Break trip? Flexibility.
Life Without Toiletpaper - Bum Deal?
How far would you go to save the world? Upon reading the New York Times article about the Beaven-Conlin household in Manhattan, I started to get a little queasy. [more]
6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi
Few brands? No bags? No problem! One writer shares why she loves the discount grocer (and a few minor quibbles as well).
How to Rack Up Extra Rewards Points by Buying Gift Cards
Buying gift cards could be the key to earning extra rewards points.
Is Green Tea All It's Cracked Up to Be? It's close.
I've been enjoying the snarky articles at Slate.com recently focusing on the commoditization of Eastern traditions, such as yoga. [more]
Grocery Shopping and the 4-Minute Mile: How to Challenge Yourself
Spending less on groceries is like running a faster mile — to improve, you must challenge yourself. Here's how to perform better in any pursuit.
Best Money Tips: Best and Worst States for Saving Money
Today we found some great articles on the best and worst states for saving money, how to retire without debt, and exercises that you can do anywhere.
6 Ways to Stay Healthy While Working the Night Shift
Working the graveyard shift can do a number on your overall health. Create a routine that supports.
19 Ways to Reuse Old Towels
Towels ready for the trash? Think again! From easy household helpers to sew-and-go fashions, these projects will give new life to your old terrycloth.
How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
The seven deadly sins of consumerism (and the frugal redemption).
Sit ye down, hold your loved ones tight, and get ready for the seven deadliest sins of the modern day consumer. (By the way, I know I’m a movie buff when I can reference two of the greatest films ever made in one blog headline. [more]