I love Apple as a brand. It makes great products, it has tremendous loyalty, but could I go as far as to tattoo the famous Apple logo on my body to get a lifetime discount? Well, t
Bootstrap your savings with these tips and strategies from personal finance expert Dr. Barbara O'Neill and find lots more in her book Saving on a Shoestring.
It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.
You know how it goes. One minute, you have extra money sitting in the bank just waiting for you to play with it. The next, your car needs repaired, or the cat gets sick, or the roo
With the recent upheaval in the financial markets, many individual investors are feeling the pain of shrinking investment accounts. In fact, over $2 trillion dollars have been wipe
The store that I work at offers a rewards card to frequent shoppers, and there are quite a few people who refuse to sign up for it - I can understand why they wouldn't want to have
Go check your electricity meter box. Is the wheel turning and clicking over, recording your power usage? Probably. Now go back inside, and turn everything off. The lights, the coff
While regular credit card use can be harmful, these 12 responsible credit habits can help you build a stronger credit rating and a healthier bottom line.
What would you do if you had all the money you needed for you, your children, your children's children, and so on? Would you drop everything and retire or would you keep working? I
In the black community and many other communities there is a sense that material possession and flair denotes character, accomplishment and power. It's a poor dad mentality and a
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Magazines for Free or Cheap
Follow our tips to be sure you get all your favorite magazine subscriptions for free or cheap.
Apple introduces most outrageous “rewards” program in history
I love Apple as a brand. It makes great products, it has tremendous loyalty, but could I go as far as to tattoo the famous Apple logo on my body to get a lifetime discount? Well, t
Finding an Internship as an Adult
Just because you're not in college doesn't mean you can't have an internship. And while the pay might not be great, the experience can be.
The Dichotomy of Media Messages
When I had an occasion to watch some television recently, I was absolutely horrified with what I saw. Read on for the details...
13 Ways to Make Money From Valentine's Day
Instead of spending your precious dollars on a Valentine's Day gift, why not earn some by offering something precious to the lovestruck?
25 Ways to Save on a Shoestring
Bootstrap your savings with these tips and strategies from personal finance expert Dr. Barbara O'Neill and find lots more in her book Saving on a Shoestring.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Way to Cool Down?
Tell us how about your favorite way to cool down and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What to Do (and Not Do) When You're in a Car Accident
An auto accident can be traumatic, and so can the aftermath. Follow these steps to protect yourself later.
How to Find the Best Stuff at HomeGoods
Whether you're a HomeGoods newbie or already love the store, here's how to find the best bargains on the best home furnishings.
Divining Your Home’s Value, The Quick-and-Dirty Way
It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.
Dealing with Financial Drought: A Recovery Plan
You know how it goes. One minute, you have extra money sitting in the bank just waiting for you to play with it. The next, your car needs repaired, or the cat gets sick, or the roo
Why young investors should "Stay the Course" and continue to invest
With the recent upheaval in the financial markets, many individual investors are feeling the pain of shrinking investment accounts. In fact, over $2 trillion dollars have been wipe
Seven Lessons Learned from Working Retail
The store that I work at offers a rewards card to frequent shoppers, and there are quite a few people who refuse to sign up for it - I can understand why they wouldn't want to have
5 Fitness Gadgets Actually Worth the Money
All you really need to stay fit is time. But for an extra push, these gadgets will help you burn calories without burning a hole in your pocket.
Hands in Your Pocket: The Cost of Standby Power - Environmental and Otherwise
Go check your electricity meter box. Is the wheel turning and clicking over, recording your power usage? Probably. Now go back inside, and turn everything off. The lights, the coff
12 Habits of Highly Responsible Credit Card Users
While regular credit card use can be harmful, these 12 responsible credit habits can help you build a stronger credit rating and a healthier bottom line.
If You Won The Lottery, You Would...
What would you do if you had all the money you needed for you, your children, your children's children, and so on? Would you drop everything and retire or would you keep working? I
Buying Shiny New Things Without The Guilt
Saving beforehand without dipping into savings or paycheck takes the guilt out of buying process.
Conspicuous Spending: Fading to Black
In the black community and many other communities there is a sense that material possession and flair denotes character, accomplishment and power. It's a poor dad mentality and a
Escape Your Dying Industry With One of These 8 Careers, Instead
Stuck in a dying industry? Consider switching to a job with a brighter future.