Do you consider yourself to be a wizard at bartering? Are you considering opting out of the money economy for even more of your day-to-day business? If you have a tip, opinion, o
We all have our own ways of handling our finances -- and that's why it's called "personal" finance. What works for one person may not necessarily work for someone else, and this is
Some people have great talent. Some don’t. And then, there are those people who are OK at something and yet, through smart thinking and ingenuity, create a niche for themselves tha
A recent article in The New York Times profiled young American graduates who found jobs or started businesses in China. This is not such a crazy idea considering that unemployment
What do you think about stress and spending? Are they closely related? Do you see one causing the other? Or are you in a place where you can manage stress and/or spending indepen
The culture, the people, the food — city life is great, but it's also expensive. Luckily, these smaller cities offer big city amenities at country prices.
Changes in the economy have pushed more and more people into part-time, temporary, and freelance work, as more and more companies cut back on traditional, long-term, full-time empl
Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Do You Barter? -- Tell Us and Enter to win $10!
Do you consider yourself to be a wizard at bartering? Are you considering opting out of the money economy for even more of your day-to-day business? If you have a tip, opinion, o
11 Vacation Destinations That Stretch Your Dollar
Your travel dollar will go a long, long, long way if you decide to visit any of these budget-friendly international destinations.
The 5 Best Chainsaws
Whether you need to trim a tree or cut up firewood, a chainsaw can help you make short work of it. Here are our picks for the five best.
What's the Right Way to Save?
We all have our own ways of handling our finances -- and that's why it's called "personal" finance. What works for one person may not necessarily work for someone else, and this is
How to Turn Average Talent into Fame and Fortune
Some people have great talent. Some don’t. And then, there are those people who are OK at something and yet, through smart thinking and ingenuity, create a niche for themselves tha
10 Healthy Habits to Take to Work
Sitting all day has been called the new smoking. Here are 10 easy ways to stay healthy even if you have a risky desk job
Need a Job? Try Searching in China
A recent article in The New York Times profiled young American graduates who found jobs or started businesses in China. This is not such a crazy idea considering that unemployment
The 10 Worst States for Retirees
Those nearing retirement are often advised to downsize — often to another, cheaper state. That's smart, as long as you avoid these 10 states.
25 Easy Ways to Make Someone Happy Today
Making other people happy is great! Here are some easy, low- or no-cost ways to bring a smile to someone else's face — and to yours.
5 Ways to Pay Off High Interest Credit Card Debt
Don't let high interest credit card debt totally derail your money. Pay it off, quickly, with a few smart moves.
8 Ways to Improve Your Career, Get Ahead, and Become Upwardly Mobile
Wanna get ahead? Wanting is just the beginning — these are the steps to take to actually start moving up.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Manage Stress and Spending? (Your Chance to Win $10)
What do you think about stress and spending? Are they closely related? Do you see one causing the other? Or are you in a place where you can manage stress and/or spending indepen
10 of America's Awesomest Cheap Cities
The culture, the people, the food — city life is great, but it's also expensive. Luckily, these smaller cities offer big city amenities at country prices.
6 Scary Facts About Credit Card Debt
Halloween is coming right up and we've got a real fright — these super scary facts about credit card debt.
Resources for Freelancers
Changes in the economy have pushed more and more people into part-time, temporary, and freelance work, as more and more companies cut back on traditional, long-term, full-time empl
Guest Post: Living off Capital
I have a guest post up on The Simple Dollar that talks about Living Off Capital.
25 Cheap and Easy Fixes That Make Your House Look Amazing
Whether you're getting your home ready for sale or just getting it ship-shape, these 25 projects are easy, affordable, and rewarding!
5 Essentials for Building a Profitable Portfolio
Investing is a bit of an art form, but it doesn't need to be a complicated one. Know the essentials, and you'll be on your way to great returns.
Contingency Plans
Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'
6 Money Moves You Can Make While Stuck in an Endless TSA Line
Corralled into a never-ending TSA line? Put your boredom to work and make these money moves while you wait.