Today we found articles on the best and worst times to visit top destinations, how to bring more adventure to your life, and flavored popcorn recipes for your next movie night.
When my second child was born, I was approached by an insurance agent who thought that I should consider purchasing life insurance policies for my children. [more]
Most online shoppers I know are very familiar with Ebay and Amazon. The problem is that the hardcore Ebayers are not very familiar with the Amazon Marketplace. [more]
Getting through a difficult time or task can be incredibly trying. Follow these tips to stay motivated and on-track to overcome whatever comes your way.
There are few things worse than car trouble, but the right tools can minimize the misery. Use any of these jump starter kits the next time your car won't start.
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a
The human brain has a powerful capability to spot patterns. It's so good at spotting patterns, it can spot patterns that aren't even there. It's this fact that makes randomness--
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Why Even Millionaires Aren't Happy About Their Finances
Believe it or not, the super-rich are not always super-happy — and often for the same reasons the rest of us aren't.
How One Woman Retired at 60 and Traveled the World
One early retiree proves it's not how much you make that matters. Instead, it's what you do with what you have that makes all the difference.
Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst Times to Visit 12 Top Destinations
Today we found articles on the best and worst times to visit top destinations, how to bring more adventure to your life, and flavored popcorn recipes for your next movie night.
Best Money Tips: Successful People Refuse to Do These Things
Today we found articles on things that successful people refuse to do, hacks to reclaim your house from messy pets, and ways to keep your brain young.
What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations on Debts
Debt doesn't disappear, but it does expire.
Do I need life insurance for little ones?
When my second child was born, I was approached by an insurance agent who thought that I should consider purchasing life insurance policies for my children. [more]
Know Your Markets and Earn Some Cash: Ebay vs. Amazon
Most online shoppers I know are very familiar with Ebay and Amazon. The problem is that the hardcore Ebayers are not very familiar with the Amazon Marketplace. [more]
21 Fresh Food Delivery Services That Can Save You Big
Fresh food, delivered directly to your door! Grocery delivery is all the rage right now, and these are the services to look for in your neighborhood.
The "I Knew It!" Benefit of Expense Tracking
It's worth tracking your spending because it's the only way to learn where your money is going. But it's worth doing for another reason as well.
9 Ways to Maintain Motivation When the Going Gets Tough
Getting through a difficult time or task can be incredibly trying. Follow these tips to stay motivated and on-track to overcome whatever comes your way.
The 5 Best Jump Starter Kits
There are few things worse than car trouble, but the right tools can minimize the misery. Use any of these jump starter kits the next time your car won't start.
The stuff I try never to buy new
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha
6 Retirement Products That Aren't Worth Your Money
These retirement products promise stability and wealth in your golden years, but the truth is, you're better off without them.
"Stapler. Stapler." - FREE $20 Swingline Stapler
If you're a fan of Office Space (shame on you if you're not) you will know of Milton's obsession with his Swingline stapler. Well, in exchange for about 2 minutes of yo
6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Get Ahead
The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.
Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Will high inflation persist?
Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a
Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
The human brain has a powerful capability to spot patterns. It's so good at spotting patterns, it can spot patterns that aren't even there. It's this fact that makes randomness--
Making Change Count
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score
Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.