Today we found articles on simple self-care ideas, how to use journaling to improve your productivity, and effective tips to get a job without experience.
Today we found some great articles on habits of the happiest people in the world, ways to save big at Ikea, and the types of people you should avoid if you want to become rich.
Paul's post about DIY got me to thinking about all of the times that I wasted money on trying to improve my home. There have been many of these times, more than I care to share. [more]
Your junk car may not seem like it's worth anything, but there's value in almost everything. Before you drop your car off at the junkyard, consider these uses.
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]
In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. [more]
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
3 Times When You Should Absolutely Quit
Nobody likes a quitter but knowing when to cut your losses is often the best decision you can make. Is it time to start quitting more?
6 Ways to Make Your Home Into an Investment
Homes can be money traps. But by treating your house like an investment, you can earn money instead of losing it.
How to Deal With Reverse Culture Shock When Returning Home
Lots of people experience culture shock while traveling, but reverse culture shock upon returning home can be overwhelming, too.
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Today we found articles on simple self-care ideas, how to use journaling to improve your productivity, and effective tips to get a job without experience.
Everyday Noise: The Ignored Pollution?
When it comes to downsizing and decluttering, don't just think about the things you see — also think about what you hear.
4 Financial Experts People Under 40 Should Follow
It seems like most financial expertise is aimed at the 40 and up set. These four experts aim to help everyone else make more money, too..
8 Old School Manners We Want Back
Graciousness and gratitude are harder to come by these days — but these old school manners really are timeless. Let's bring them back!
How to Get a Lower APR, or Possibly Not
Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.
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Best Money Tips: Habits of the Happiest People in the World
Today we found some great articles on habits of the happiest people in the world, ways to save big at Ikea, and the types of people you should avoid if you want to become rich.
6 Things You Can Negotiate When Buying a Home
Buying a house is a big deal -- and almost all of it is negotiable. Here's what else you can haggle over besides price.
More Bang for Your Buck: Paint Me Frugal
Paul's post about DIY got me to thinking about all of the times that I wasted money on trying to improve my home. There have been many of these times, more than I care to share. [more]
13 Delicious Early Summer Recipes to Try on Your Grill
It's almost mid-summer and that means we're deep into grilling season. Mix up your routine with these delicious summery recipes to try.
What to Do With a Junk Car
Your junk car may not seem like it's worth anything, but there's value in almost everything. Before you drop your car off at the junkyard, consider these uses.
Raising Financially Savvy Kids: Highlights from Our Chat with Jump$tart
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart on raising financially savvy kids.
11 Creative Ways to Reuse Egg Crates
Turn trash into treasure with these adorable, crafty, and eco-friendly ways to repurpose your egg cartons.
Prefab Fab - This ain't yer grandma's double-wide
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]
Astoria Bank Secured Visa Credit Card Review
The Astoria Bank Secured Visa Credit Card has low fees and offers interest on the security deposit.
Sell handmade goods, buy cheap handmade goodies.
In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. [more]
Slow DRIP into investing
My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]