My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
Voting anxiety is kickin' in big time. With only a couple days left until the final vote, many are more than ready to make their voices heard – and then head back to life as norma
If you're budget is tight and you have home repairs on the horizon, use this list to determine which projects can wait and which ones need your immediate attention.
The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified a handful of vitamins and minerals Americans weren't getting enough of. What are these seven nutrients, exactly?
It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we’ll share the ins and outs of a credit freeze, how to make your own deodorant, and some thrift store shopping
With all the websites, magazine ads, and televisions commercials telling you what you should buy, I thought it may be helpful to provide you with a list of the top 5 things you sho
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
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The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
Get out the Vote and Grab a Tall Starbucks Coffee for Free!
Voting anxiety is kickin' in big time. With only a couple days left until the final vote, many are more than ready to make their voices heard – and then head back to life as norma
Home Maintenance and Repair: What's an Emergency and What Can Wait?
If you're budget is tight and you have home repairs on the horizon, use this list to determine which projects can wait and which ones need your immediate attention.
Never Borrow Money for These 5 Buys
You really, really want it... and oh, that credit offer just looks so tempting! But be forewarned — you'll regret it if you buy it.
6 Ways Working Out Makes You Smarter, Too
Regular exercise benefits brain function, learning ability, and memory. Maybe it's time to rethink the "dumb jock" stereotype?
7 Nutrients You Need More Of
The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified a handful of vitamins and minerals Americans weren't getting enough of. What are these seven nutrients, exactly?
The Psychology of Salaries: Do You Want to Know How Much Your Coworkers Make?
It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r
What Is Power of Attorney?
When aging or illness make financial decisions too dicey, folks can turn to a trustworthy third party known as power of attorney.
The Five-Day Freeze: Batch Cooking for the Rest of Us
Here are my tips on batch cooking for those who work a full-time job, have tiny ones underfoot, or just generally hate cooking for days at a time.
Best of Personal Finance: Common Car Dealer Phrases to Watch For
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we’ll share the ins and outs of a credit freeze, how to make your own deodorant, and some thrift store shopping
10 Budget-Friendly Meals Everyone Should Know How to Make
Everyone wants to eat well and spend less money. These delicious, easy-to-prepare meals let you do both.
This Is How You Downsize Your Home and Start Living a Better Life
Enjoy the benefits of a smaller home without missing your old square footage with these easy planning and organization tips.
Flashback Friday: 63 Best Cooking Hacks for Busy People
When your life is hectic, meal preparation should be quick and easy. With these cooking hacks, you can have dinner ready in no time at all.
5 Things You Shouldn't Buy This Black Friday
With all the websites, magazine ads, and televisions commercials telling you what you should buy, I thought it may be helpful to provide you with a list of the top 5 things you sho
Can You Really Afford to Live in Your Dream City?
You can make that move happen — just make sure you consider these five things.
5 People You Should Have in Your "Personal Emergency Kit"
Friends in need are friends indeed. When trouble strikes, big or small, who you gonna call? Somebody from your must have list of emergency contacts!
The 5 Best Bidet Seats
Think bidets are just a European way to use the bathroom? Think again. Use any of these bidet seats and you'll see why they're so popular.
How to Build a Downsized Wardrobe You Love
Maximize your look while minimizing your wardrobe (and spending on clothing) with a few simple rules that match your clothes to your lifestyle.
You Own Your Finances: How Much People Spend to Watch Movies
There are many ways to accomplish the same goal; whether you do it frugally is up to you. For example, learn how you can spend $260 or $0 watching the same number of movies a year.
10 Insane, Life-Affirming, and Cheap Things You Must Do Before You Die
You don't have to be rich to live a life of adventure. Get out there and start living!