It seems like, every other week, there is some natural disaster threatening people’s homes. Worrying about that sort of thing has lead me to be a little more prepared than I might
There have been several great articles written by my fellow Wisebread writers on gas efficient driving , slowing down and hypermiling . I think the sign of a good blog is that we
Today we found some stellar articles on curbing spending on Pinterest finds, getting financially ready for wedding season, career advice from graduation speeches.
Some people are suckers for bargains of any kind. Others, well, even a genuine FREE offer is difficult for them to take up. But most of us, myself included, have a magic number. It
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
I've tried to avoid predicting energy prices, except to say that they'll be volatile. I'm not a bit surprised to see oil and gasoline prices dropping by half in the past few month
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
You might have control over the decisions your company makes, but you are in control of how you do your job. As an employee, you can benefit by bringing entrepreneurial thinking
Just as a diet doesn't mean you can never enjoy food again, a budget doesn't mean that you can never buy again. Here are a few strategies to help you reduce your spending.
CreditKarma.com recently released a report that concluded about a third of consumer's credit scores have increased (that's good) during a period of October 2008 until January 2009.
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Is Building an Emergency Fund Always a Good Idea?
We often hear the same advice — everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But, in some situations, it might be OK to skip it.
Rebuilding After A Disaster: Create A Home Inventory Now
It seems like, every other week, there is some natural disaster threatening people’s homes. Worrying about that sort of thing has lead me to be a little more prepared than I might
Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Career Advice You've Ever Been Given?
Tell us about the best career advice you've ever been given and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Who Taught You The Most About Personal Finance?
Tell us who taught you the most about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How Wisebread helped me get 45mpg out of my 28mpg car.
There have been several great articles written by my fellow Wisebread writers on gas efficient driving , slowing down and hypermiling . I think the sign of a good blog is that we
Best Money Tips: Grow Your Net Worth by $100k in 5 Years
Today we found helpful articles on growing your net worth by $100k in 5 years, stress-reducing rituals, and the right way to brag.
Best Money Tips: Curbing Spending With Pinterest
Today we found some stellar articles on curbing spending on Pinterest finds, getting financially ready for wedding season, career advice from graduation speeches.
What clearance price is your Achilles Heel?
Some people are suckers for bargains of any kind. Others, well, even a genuine FREE offer is difficult for them to take up. But most of us, myself included, have a magic number. It
Best Money Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating healthy on a budget, creating a work-friendly wardrobe, and getting closer to your dreams.
Save Money by Shopping at the Craft Store — Even If You're Not a Crafter
Craft stores aren't just for crafters. Your local craft store has plenty of good home decor buys and super cheap gifts, no assembly required.
Surviving a financial panic -- lessons from the past
Financial panics used to be quite ordinary. In the century or two prior to the great depression, there was a panic every 15 or 20 years. Since the great depression we haven't had
Invest some of this cheap energy
I've tried to avoid predicting energy prices, except to say that they'll be volatile. I'm not a bit surprised to see oil and gasoline prices dropping by half in the past few month
What will you do when gas drops below $1.50 a gallon?
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Quick and Dirty Skin Care for Men: How Grandpa Used to Do It
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
Become a Star Employee by Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
You might have control over the decisions your company makes, but you are in control of how you do your job. As an employee, you can benefit by bringing entrepreneurial thinking
How Not to Buy Too Much
Just as a diet doesn't mean you can never enjoy food again, a budget doesn't mean that you can never buy again. Here are a few strategies to help you reduce your spending.
Credit Scores Across the Country: Which Third are You In?
CreditKarma.com recently released a report that concluded about a third of consumer's credit scores have increased (that's good) during a period of October 2008 until January 2009.
Best Money Tips: Online Learning
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips. This week, we have notes on snagging a blogging gig, identity theft protection and help links, get ripped like Bruce Lee, and more, all
How Many Credit Cards Should You Carry?
For savvy credit card holders, it's a myth that more than one card is irresponsible. Here's what to consider before adding more cards to your wallet.
How to Save Money on Child Care This Summer
Summer break is here, which can make your kids bounce off the walls and your finances cower in fear. Try these tips to save money on child care.