When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
Homemade protein powder? Yep, you can make that and 34 other grocery staples cheaply and easily at home. (And discover the five you should DEFINITELY skip.)
This tip is so easy and simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it already. All you need is a plastic bag and some water, and your impulse credit card purchases will be a thin
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically,
I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home
Don't give something that'll end up in the junk drawer. Instead, try one of these creative gifts that will be appreciated for months (or even years!) to come.
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Ask the Readers: What's the Most Extreme Thing You've Done to Save Money?
Tell us about the most extreme thing you've done to save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 Reasons You Should Splurge on Experiences, Not Things
Stop wasting your money on cluttery stuff that wears out too soon. Invest it instead on experiences you'll remember now — and forever.
My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
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35 Grocery Items You Should Make at Home (and 5 to Buy)
Homemade protein powder? Yep, you can make that and 34 other grocery staples cheaply and easily at home. (And discover the five you should DEFINITELY skip.)
These 7 Exercises Are Scientifically Proven to Increase Happiness
Runner's high is a real thing, but exercise can boost overall happiness for the long term, too. Get out there and get moving!
10 Homemade Baking Mixes That Save Money and Time
Nothing beats homemade cakes and breads, but who has the time? Pre-mix your dry ingredients, store, and bake later in a jiffy.
How to Earn Extra Money Driving for Uber or Lyft
The sharing economy is disrupting business models and creating extra income for millions. Here's all you need to get your piece of the rideshare pie.
A Guaranteed Way To Avoid Impulse Credit Card Purchases
This tip is so easy and simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it already. All you need is a plastic bag and some water, and your impulse credit card purchases will be a thin
5 Signs You Need to Come Out of Retirement
Retirement doesn't always deliver on the promise of easygoing days of rest and relaxation.
8 Things You Should Always Buy Used
Sure, who doesn't love that new car smell? But for cars and these other seven things, you'll save mega bucks buying used.
12 Ways a Deep Declutter Can Improve Your Life
Too much stuff getting in your way and getting you down? Part cleaning and part therapy, deep decluttering clears ours heads while it clears out space.
Carnival of Personal Finance #205: Pay it Forward Edition
Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically,
Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl
I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home
How to Navigate 4 Tricky Family Money Situations
Mixing money matters and family dynamics can make gatherings more awkward than usual. Learn to manage both for happier finances and family.
The 5 Best Descalers
Softening and cleaning hard water isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these descalers and your H20 will be free of calcium deposits and limescale.
14 Best Side Jobs For Fast Cash
You need cash, and you need it fast. Stop hitting up your friends for spare change, and start one of these lucrative side gigs!
31 Great Gifts That Keep on Giving
Don't give something that'll end up in the junk drawer. Instead, try one of these creative gifts that will be appreciated for months (or even years!) to come.
The Toyota I-Unit; would you drive it?
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Healthy Eating--It'll Cost You!
It's not easy eating green! With fresh foods at sky-high prices, what's a financially challenged yet socially conscious eater to do?
How to Pay Off These 4 Types of Debt
Before you start making significant payments towards your debt, make sure you're doing it the right way, and in the right order.