Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying
I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c
I’m sure many of you remember Andrea’s recent Facebook ad debacle (the one where she was continually fed irrelevant, and sometimes insulting, ads while browsing.) Here at Wise Bre
Do you consider yourself to be a wizard at bartering? Are you considering opting out of the money economy for even more of your day-to-day business? If you have a tip, opinion, o
Like frugality and simplicity, minimalism is both a means and an end. It's a way of living light on your wallet and light on the planet, and it enables certain choices (such as
The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
The way we deal with money in relationships is often a sign of how we deal with other things in life. But if you're aware of potential problems, you can change.
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For the Best Deals of the Year, Shop Labor Day and Skip Black Friday
Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
Rethinking The Early Mortgage Payoff
The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying
What's Your Financial Philosophy? What It Means To Live Below Your Means
I hope you'll permit me to speculate a little on what it means to live below our means. When you think about it, there are various ways to address our financial goals, which I'll c
Help Make Wise Bread Better (and Win a Free Wise Bread Book)
I’m sure many of you remember Andrea’s recent Facebook ad debacle (the one where she was continually fed irrelevant, and sometimes insulting, ads while browsing.) Here at Wise Bre
Do You Barter? -- Tell Us and Enter to win $10!
Do you consider yourself to be a wizard at bartering? Are you considering opting out of the money economy for even more of your day-to-day business? If you have a tip, opinion, o
25 Easy Ways to Make Someone Happy Today
Making other people happy is great! Here are some easy, low- or no-cost ways to bring a smile to someone else's face — and to yours.
Guest Post: Living off Capital
I have a guest post up on The Simple Dollar that talks about Living Off Capital.
Book Review: The Happy Minimalist
Like frugality and simplicity, minimalism is both a means and an end. It's a way of living light on your wallet and light on the planet, and it enables certain choices (such as
5 Free Wesabe Alternatives | Goodbye Wesabe
The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb
Travel and Money: How to Get and Carry Cash Safely and Securely
When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.
Book Review: The Ultimate Tech Guide for Travelers
Making sure your technology is safe while you're on-the-go can be nerve-racking, but The Ultimate Tech Guide for Travelers can help.
10 Things You Need to Know Before Taking Out a Personal Loan
There are plenty of reasons to consider taking a personal loan. But before you do, you need to consider some important factors.
Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants
The portions are big, and the food is reliably the same...but is it worth it to eat at chain restaurants? One writer says no.
Relationships and Money: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The way we deal with money in relationships is often a sign of how we deal with other things in life. But if you're aware of potential problems, you can change.
10 Classes That Can Pay for Themselves
Want to learn something new — and invest in your future? From crafting to business, these great classes have the potential to pay for themselves.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Exercise Tips
Today we found some great articles on frugal exercise tips, what to do if you hate your job, and ways to reduce your financial vulnerability.
The Cost of Giving Baby a Bad Name
Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam
Chicago Wants to Keep the Change
Instead of using technology to make life easier for drivers, Chicago wants to digitally keep the change.
7 Inexpensive Lifestyle Habits That Can Add Years to Your Life
These seven simple changes can add decades to your life — and many of them don't cost a penny. How's that for a return on investment?
8 Amazing Board Games You Can DIY
If you've grown tired of the same old board games, why not make your very own? Here's how to make eight great ones.