Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
Today we found some great articles on things that cause your bills to skyrocket, how to measure and track wealth, and saying no when friends or family ask for money.
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
Today's great deals include 40% off Fisher-Price toy favorites, 52% off Kids & Family Movies on Blu-ray and DVD, 50% off Toshiba Canvio Portable Hard Drives, and more!
What would you say if I told you that you could build a button that, at a push, instantly floods you with the feelings of your choice? I'll show you how.
I drive a ten year old car and it has been out of warranty for quite a while. Over the years I have received recall notices in the mail for various parts of the car and got fixes
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
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Mother's Day Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Mother's Day frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Book Review: Living On An Acre, A Practical Guide to the Self-Reliant Life
Ever since I left the city and crept my way back into my childhood farm house, I have been slowly adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. Living On An Acre has been a steady and dependa
Discount Luxury: Save 50% or More on 5 Fabulous Substitutions
Living on a budget doesn't mean living like a monk. Check out these creative and affordable alternatives to some of life's luxuries.
The 10 Best Cycling Apps for $5 or Less
Need to map a ride or track your training? Keep your crank turning with the help of one of these 10 easy-to-use, and inexpensive, smartphone apps.
How to Keep Long-Term Travel From Ruining Your Career
Long-term travel can harm your career and your job prospects, but it doesn't have to. Learn how to make your long-term travel work for your career.
Best Money Tips: 5 Ways to Cut Spending
In honor of the CFPB's awesome #MoneyChat on Tuesday, we are featuring some of the best resources shared during their chat!
Best Money Tips: Things That Cause Your Bills to Skyrocket
Today we found some great articles on things that cause your bills to skyrocket, how to measure and track wealth, and saying no when friends or family ask for money.
Are poor folks and the middle class on the same side?
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
How to Avoid Putting on Recession Pounds
During hard times, eating cheap food may seem to make sense, but it can be more costly to us in the long run.
Best Deals for Friday 09/27
Today's great deals include 40% off Fisher-Price toy favorites, 52% off Kids & Family Movies on Blu-ray and DVD, 50% off Toshiba Canvio Portable Hard Drives, and more!
7 Ways My Clunker Is Smarter Than a Hybrid
Hybrid cars are all the rage, but keeping a "clunker" might be a better move, environmentally and financially.
How to Build Your Own Trigger for Happiness
What would you say if I told you that you could build a button that, at a push, instantly floods you with the feelings of your choice? I'll show you how.
Did your car break down? Check for recalled parts and fix it for free!
I drive a ten year old car and it has been out of warranty for quite a while. Over the years I have received recall notices in the mail for various parts of the car and got fixes
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.
87% of Homebuyers Think They Know How Much Home They Can Afford (But They Really Don't)
Survey shows most homebuyers don't know how much their down payment will be. Are you one of them?
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.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September
With an eye to last-year's and current trends, learn what you should shop for in September and what to leave on the store shelves.
How to Save Gas, $30,000 and Your Pride
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012
What end-of-summer deals will you snag this month? Read through for the best and worst things to buy in September.