I've never fought a speeding ticket before. I usually just pay it and forget it. By "usually", I mean, for the two tickets I got before when I was 16 and 19 years old.
My recent ticket was an anomaly for a couple of reasons. [more]
What makes a Wisebread reader? Why are you guys so, well, special? I sat, I pondered, I scribbled down notes furiously. This is what I came up with. It's a small list, just 30 entries. [more]
You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you sti
What do you do when you have problems at work, when you make a mistake, or when you're interviewing for a different job? How do you handle the workplace pressures and politics tha
Raise your hand if you’ve never used Google or any of its services, don’t belong to any social network (including sites like Flickr, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), don’t have (
Looking for a change? From paying you for your smarts to just plain paying you, these six locations want you so much, they're willing to pay you to move.
Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
Did you know that even after turning everything off in your home, you are still paying for electricity consumption you may be unaware of? If you’re like me, that should get both th
These days, it’s pretty much accepted practice to have a high carbon diet — the tomatoes in your salad may have ridden on a truck for days to get to you and the fish you’re grillin
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
8 Ways to Eliminate Ants Without an Exterminator
You don't need harsh chemicals when the ants come marching into your home — try one of these simple eco-friendly solutions, instead!
Fight Your Speeding Ticket, Save Yourself Some Dough
I've never fought a speeding ticket before. I usually just pay it and forget it. By "usually", I mean, for the two tickets I got before when I was 16 and 19 years old. My recent ticket was an anomaly for a couple of reasons. [more]
4 Money Moves to Make After You Pay Off Your Mortgage
You own your home free and clear; congrats! Once you're done celebrating, it's time to make some smart post-mortgage money moves.
You know you're a Wisebread reader if...
What makes a Wisebread reader? Why are you guys so, well, special? I sat, I pondered, I scribbled down notes furiously. This is what I came up with. It's a small list, just 30 entries. [more]
The Case for Not Tweaking Your Resume
You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you sti
6 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Career
Put down the cigarette and the smartphone. It's time to ditch your bad habits, get back to work, and start getting ahead.
Is honesty always the best policy?
What do you do when you have problems at work, when you make a mistake, or when you're interviewing for a different job? How do you handle the workplace pressures and politics tha
The Not-So-Private Parts
Raise your hand if you’ve never used Google or any of its services, don’t belong to any social network (including sites like Flickr, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), don’t have (
6 Places It Pays to Relocate To
Looking for a change? From paying you for your smarts to just plain paying you, these six locations want you so much, they're willing to pay you to move.
Best Money Tips: The Keys to Successful Meal Planning
Today we found some great articles on how to stick with meal planning, tips for negotiating a better salary, and ways to save money at Trader Joe’s.
11 Brilliant DIY Light Fixtures
Brighten up any room in the house with a little DIY. These gorgeous, easy-to-make lighting options bring the shine — for not much lucre.
6 Ways to Stay Focused in an Open Office
Is your open office driving you crazy? You're not the only one. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay focused.
The Lincoln Guide to Personal Finance
President Abraham Lincoln invested most of his presidential paychecks in Treasury Bonds. Discover why his method is still good advice today.
How to NOT Get What You Want From Customer Service
There are right ways to complain to businesses...and there are wrong ways. These are definitely the wrong ways (plus, how to make them right).
Best Money Tips: Times to Ignore Traditional Financial Advice
Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
Green Switch for Green Savings
Did you know that even after turning everything off in your home, you are still paying for electricity consumption you may be unaware of? If you’re like me, that should get both th
50+ Ways to Save Water
Even if you live in a rainy climate, you can do the planet and your pocketbook a favor by conserving water. Here's how.
Ask the Readers: Is Having Pets Worth the Cost?
Tell us if you think having pets is worth the cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Responsible Uses for Your Tax Refund
Today we found some awesome articles on responsible uses for your tax refund, saving money when checking out online, and principles of success.
Low-Carb: Less Carbon in Your Meals?
These days, it’s pretty much accepted practice to have a high carbon diet — the tomatoes in your salad may have ridden on a truck for days to get to you and the fish you’re grillin