Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
Stephen Leeb's new book makes that case that we're running into resource limits on every front--energy, metals, water--and that this problem is going to affect everything we do. T
I’m a big fan of Howcast. Their website is a treasure trove of information, and you can also find their videos on popular sites like Metacafe and YouTube. Sometimes their advice is
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
Today we found articles on financial tips for the “Sandwich Generation”, ethical clothing brands that are also affordable, and tips for throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party.
Protect yourself from food poisoning and grievously over-cooked roasts and birds with a precision digital meat thermometer. Any of these five will serve you well!
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
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Stop Making These 10 Bogus Retirement Savings Excuses
Your nest egg needs attention now if you want to ease smoothly into retirement later. No more excuses!
Laid Off? What To Do Before Plunging Into The Job Search
Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
Flashback Friday: The 60 Best Ways to Use Food Other Than Eating It
Eating food is the best, but what's even better is not wasting food that's about to go bad. Here are other ways to use food, other than eating it.
6 Financial Mistakes We Don't Make Anymore (and 2 We Still Do)
Once burned twice shy applies to personal finance, too. The Great Recession taught many of us to improve our financial ways, mostly for the better.
7 Fool-Proof Ways to Stay Within Your Travel Budget
Costs have a tendency to creep up when we're on the road. Learn to be a savvy spender no matter where the travel bug takes you.
Book review: Game Over
Stephen Leeb's new book makes that case that we're running into resource limits on every front--energy, metals, water--and that this problem is going to affect everything we do. T
How to Live in a Big City on a Small-Town Budget
From delicious restaurants to fun events, you can enjoy the exciting perks of living in a big city while staying frugal.
How To Make Your Own Soda, Tidy A Room In Three Minutes, Cure A Hangover And Become A Movie Extra. Phew!
I’m a big fan of Howcast. Their website is a treasure trove of information, and you can also find their videos on popular sites like Metacafe and YouTube. Sometimes their advice is
My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
6 Strange Ways Online Shopping Has Changed the World
The Internet has made shopping more convenient, easier, and way more fun. But there have also been some strange side effects...
9 Smart Money Moves to Make Before the Holiday Season Begins
Holiday prep is more than just making a list and checking it twice. Get your finances in festive order, too!
Best Money Tips: Financial Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Today we found articles on financial tips for the “Sandwich Generation”, ethical clothing brands that are also affordable, and tips for throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party.
The 5 Best Office Chairs
A good office chair is good for your productivity and good for your back. Here are our best five office chair picks.
The 5 Best Meat Thermometers
Protect yourself from food poisoning and grievously over-cooked roasts and birds with a precision digital meat thermometer. Any of these five will serve you well!
The ABC’s of DIY Moving
You can tame the high cost of relocation and still keep your sanity. Learn the eight tips for a successful low-budget move.
7 Simple Ways to Get Motivated for Your Workout
Getting up the gumption may be the hardest part about about staying fit. Try these simple gumption getters the next time you need some.
Robots Will Take Over These 5 Jobs Soon — Is One of Them Yours?
Like it or not, robots and advanced AI are coming for your job. Here are five careers the machines will claim sooner rather than later.
The Art of Asking for Fewer Gifts
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
The Buy-Nothing Lifestyle: Lessons from a Frugal Experiment
Ready to drastically cut your spending? Learn what it's like from these folks who challenged themselves to buy nothing for a month — or longer.
7 Life Skills Your Kids Won't Learn in School
There are some important lessons kids can't get from a traditional education. Are you showing your kids the way?